Indian studies department to be established at University of Bucharest

During the visit of the President of India to Romania, a significant memorandum of understanding was signed between the University of Bucharest and the Indian Council for Cultural Relations. This agreement establishes a new department of Indian studies at the University of Bucharest, marking a deepening of cultural and academic ties between the two nations.

The memorandum was formally executed by Professor Marian Preda, rector of the University of Bucharest, and Manoj Kumar Mohapatra, the Ambassador of the Republic of India to Romania. The visit also facilitated the signing of a cooperation program in science and technology between Romania's National Authority for Research and India's Department of Science and Technology. Additionally, a Joint Declaration of Intent in the field of sports was exchanged between the National Agency for Sport of Romania and the Ministry of Youth and Sports of India.

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Although our diplomatic relations are almost 80 years old, this is the first time in 30 years that an Indian head of state has come to Romania, so your visit is, I would say, historic. We have an old partnership that has never been questioned. However, we have a great opportunity ahead of us, especially in the economic area, and I supported, and we are very happy that the free trade agreement between the European Union and India has entered into force, and this opens important possibilities between our economies.

Bucharest Mayor Nicușor Dan met with the Indian President, highlighting the "historic" nature of the visit, as it is the first time an Indian head of state has visited Romania in 30 years. Dan emphasized the substantial opportunity for Romania and India to bolster their bilateral relations, especially in the economic domain. He pointed to the recently enacted free trade agreement between the European Union and India as a key factor that will unlock significant potential for collaboration between their economies.

Mayor Dan expressed his satisfaction with the signed program for cooperation in science and technology, noting the potential for economic development stemming from the expertise of professionals in both countries. He welcomed Indian investments in Romania and discussed ways to enhance both Indian investments in Romania and Romanian investments in India, suggesting that a direct air route between the two countries could further facilitate this growth. The mayor also conveyed condolences for the four Indian sailors who died near Odesa and discussed the ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East with the Indian President.

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I am glad that, during your visit, the program of cooperation in science and technology was signed right here, in which each of our countries has human experience and professionals who can lead to important economic developments. We are happy about Indian investments in Romania, and we discussed today how to enhance Indian investments in Romania and Romanian investments in India, including through a direct air link between India and Romania.