Embassy of India
Bucharest
Press Release
Subject: Embassy Celebrates the 77th Republic Day of India with Great Enthusiasm Across Romania
The Embassy of India in Bucharest marked the 77th Republic Day of India with great pride, patriotic fervour, and enthusiastic community participation across Romania, celebrating the enduring spirit of India’s democracy, unity, and progress.
As part of the celebrations, Dr. Manoj Kumar Mohapatra, Ambassador of India to Romania, joined the vibrant Indian community in Cluj-Napoca on 25 January, where the Tricolour was proudly displayed in striking Indian colours brought by members of the diaspora. The occasion was honoured by the presence of H.E. Mr. Emil Boc, Mayor of Cluj-Napoca, and H.E. Ms. Maria Forna, Prefect of Cluj County, reflecting the strong friendship, goodwill, and growing people-to-people ties between India and Romania. The event, which was held for the first time in Cluj, showcased the enthusiasm and unity of the Indian community and highlighted the warmth with which India is regarded in Romania.
At the Embassy of India in Bucharest on 26 January, Ambassador Dr. Mohapatra unfurled the National Flag and read out the Message of the Hon’ble President of India, which highlighted India’s remarkable socio-economic transformation, democratic resilience, and the nation’s inspiring journey towards becoming a “Viksit Bharat” (Developed India). Members of the Indian community, friends of India, and Embassy officials attended the ceremony with deep patriotic spirit. The celebrations were further enriched by cultural performances presented by members of the Indian diaspora, reflecting India’s rich cultural diversity and national pride.
To commemorate the occasion, the Embassy hosted a National Day Reception on the evening of 26 January, attended by members of the diplomatic corps, Indian diaspora, Romanian friends of India, and distinguished guests. H.E. Ms. Ana Cristina Tinca, State Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Mr. Petre-Florin Manole, Minister of Labour, Family, Youth and Social Solidarity, graced the event, adding special significance to the celebration. In his address, Ambassador Dr. Mohapatra highlighted the growing and dynamic India–Romania partnership, underlining expanding cooperation in trade, technology, education, innovation, culture, and people-to-people exchanges. He reaffirmed India’s strong commitment to further strengthening bilateral relations and deepening engagement with Romania in the years ahead.
The evening featured captivating cultural performances set to Indian patriotic songs, which deeply resonated with the audience and beautifully reflected India’s rich cultural heritage, unity in diversity, and national pride.
The celebrations held from Cluj-Napoca to Bucharest, underscored the strong bonds of friendship between India and Romania and highlighted the vibrant and positive role played by the Indian community in fostering cultural understanding, goodwill, and enduring bilateral ties. Events are also being organized in Timișoara, Romania, and Chișinău, Moldova, to commemorate India’s 77th Republic Day. These celebrations are expected to highlight the deepening bonds of friendship and cooperation between India and our valued partners in Eastern Europe.
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Bucharest
January 30, 2026
