Romanian Deputy Minister’s Visit Strengthens India-Romania Strategic…

Sarah J · 2026-03-11T17:14:42.000Z

A high-level Romanian delegation led by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Clara Alexandra Volintiru visited India from 2-9 March 2026, marking an important step in strengthening diplomatic, economic, and academic cooperation between the two countries. The visit was organised by the Embassy of Romania in India and aimed at expanding bilateral engagement across multiple sectors. During the visit, the delegation participated in several diplomatic and business engagements in New Delhi, where representatives from government, industry, academia, and cultural institutions gathered to discuss future collaboration. The reception hosted by the Romanian Embassy highlighted growing interest from both countries in strengthening ties through business, innovation, and cultural exchange. Deputy Minister Volintiru also represented Romania at the Raisina Dialogue, one of India’s leading geopolitical and geo-economic forums. In these discussions, she emphasized stronger cooperation between India and Europe, highlighting the importance of sustainable economic growth, resilience, and deeper international partnerships. The delegation included representatives from major Romanian academic institutions such as the University of Bucharest, Bucharest University of Economic Studies, and Babeș-Bolyai University. Meetings with Indian universities and research organizations focused on expanding joint research, strengthening academic partnerships, and promoting student and faculty exchanges. Romanian companies from sectors including energy, IT, defence, agriculture, metallurgy, and digital technologies also participated in business forums and networking sessions with Indian partners to explore new opportunities for trade, investment, and technology collaboration. The visit comes at a time when discussions around the proposed EU-India Free Trade Agreement are gaining momentum, reinforcing Romania’s role as an active European partner for India. The engagements during the visit are expected to further deepen India–Romania cooperation and open new pathways for collaboration in diplomacy, business, innovation, and education.

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