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President of the Republic of Moldova, Maia Sandu, welcomed President of India, Droupadi Murmu, to Chișinău on 20 July, marking the first-ever visit by an Indian Head of State to Moldova. In her remarks, President Sandu noted that the visit reflects the way the world views and respects Moldova today, and highlighted India's remarkable growth as a global power built through determination and perseverance — including its large population, rapid economic growth, and advances in artificial intelligence, solar energy and digital public infrastructure. She expressed hope that the visit would help build a results-oriented partnership between the two countries, with Indian companies looking to Europe and Moldova positioned as a potential gateway — bringing investment, knowledge transfer and job opportunities for Moldovans.