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October 18, 2026 10:57 AM

All 9 Indian seafarers safe as drone-hit tanker reaches Romanian port: Embassy

A chemical tanker carrying nine Indian seafarers, which was hit by a drone at an anchorage off Romania earlier this week, has reached the Port of Constanta, with all crew members safe, the Indian mission in Bucharest said on Saturday. Ambassador Manoj Kumar Mohapatra spoke with Romanian search and rescue bodies, including SAR Romania and MRCC Constanta, as well as the chief security officer of the tanker YARA J, the Indian Embassy in Romania said in a post on X. “It was confirmed that all ni...

October 6, 2026 1:33 AM

All three Indian nationals aboard vessel attacked in Black Sea are safe: Embassy

The Indian Embassy in Romania confirmed that all three Indian nationals who were among the crew of MV Royad Mammadov, a commercial vessel that was attacked on Monday in the Black Sea, are safe. “All three Indian nationals are safe. We have spoken to them. One of them has been injured and is receiving medical attention. We are in close touch with the hospital authorities. We are extending all possible support for the welfare and well-being of the Indian crew members,” the Embassy stated on X...

July 26, 2026 8:58 AM

President Murmu hails Indian Diaspora’s role in strengthening India-Romania ties during State Visit

President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday lauded the Indian community in Romania for serving as a vital bridge between the two countries, describing the close bond between their peoples as the strongest pillar of India-Romania relations. Addressing members of the Indian diaspora and "Friends of India" at a reception hosted by the Ambassador of India to Romania in Bucharest on the concluding day of her three-nation State visit, the President said the achievements and contributions of overseas Indians...

July 17, 2026 11:44 AM

President Murmu to visit Moldova, North Macedonia and Romania from July 19

President Droupadi Murmu will embark on State visit to Moldova, North Macedonia and Romania from July 19 to 25, with the visits aimed at strengthening India's bilateral ties and deepening engagement with the wider Eastern European region. According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), the President will begin her tour with a visit to Moldova on July 20 at the invitation of President Maia Sandu. The visit will be the first-ever by an Indian President to Moldova, marking a historic mile...

May 4, 2026 12:34 PM

NATO’s Rutte says Europeans have ‘gotten message’ from Trump

European nations have "gotten the message" from U.S. President Donald Trump and are now ensuring that agreements on the use of military bases are being implemented, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said on Monday. Trump has accused some NATO nations of not doing enough to support the United States in the Iran war. In a further sign of his discontent with European allies, the U.S. announced on Friday plans to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany. "Yes, there has been some disappointment from the...

November 5, 2025 11:54 AM

Jitin Prasada leads India business delegation to India-Romania Business Forum in Brașov

Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Jitin Prasada on Wednesday led an Indian business delegation to the India-Romania Business Forum held in Brașov. The event was organised by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Brașov (CCIBv) in partnership with the Embassy of India in Bucharest and the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT). The forum focused on expanding bilateral investment and industrial cooperation between India and Romania, bringing together busines...

November 4, 2025 12:28 PM

India, Romania discuss stronger trade and investment ties

Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Jitin Prasada held a bilateral meeting with Romania’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Oana-Silvia Țoiu in Bucharest on Tuesday, focusing on deepening trade, investment, and supply-chain cooperation between the two countries. The discussions centred on expanding economic linkages, fostering industrial collaboration, and strengthening resilient supply chains within the broader India-EU economic framework. Both Ministers reaffirmed their commitment to con...

October 29, 2025 7:40 PM

US to withdraw some troops from NATO’s eastern flank, Romania says

The United States plans to cut the number of troops stationed on Europe's eastern flank, including soldiers who were to be stationed at Romania's Mihail Kogalniceanu air base, Romania's defence ministry said on Wednesday. The ministry said the decision was expected given changes in Washington's priorities, and that roughly 1,000 U.S. troops would continue to be stationed in Romania. It did not specify how many U.S. troops would be withdrawn. Washington's European allies have been told previous...

September 19, 2024 10:12 AM

India, Romania celebrate 75 years of diplomatic ties with release of commemorative stamps

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Tuesday unveiled joint commemorative stamps celebrating 75 years of diplomatic relations between India and Romania. The release took place in the national capital, with Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia and Romanian Ambassador to India, Daniela-Mariana Sezonov, also in attendance. In a post on X, Jaishankar said the stamps showcase the deep bonds of friendship and cooperation between India and Romania. He said the stamps are a perfect tribute to the ...