India’s First Presidential Visits to Moldova and North Macedonia
July 24 , 2026 15 hrs 0 min 26 0
The President of India completed the first-ever State Visit by an Indian Head of State to Moldova and North Macedonia.
India decided to double Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) training slots for professionals from both countries, including Artificial Intelligence (AI) skill development in North Macedonia.
In Moldova, India focused on strengthening trade, investment, and resilient supply chains through the India-Moldova Business Forum.
Moldova is a landlocked country in Eastern Europe, bordered by Romania and Ukraine, and received European Union (EU) candidate status in 2022.
North Macedonia is a landlocked Balkan country in Southeast Europe and became a North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) member in 2020 after resolving its name dispute with Greece.