I had the pleasure of meeting with H.E. Dr. Manoj Kumar Mohapatra, Ambassador of India to Romania, at a pivotal moment for India–Europe relations.
Our conversation took place in the wake of the recent signing of the EU–India trade agreement — a strategic milestone that sets the stage for deeper economic, technological, and people-to-people ties between two of the world’s largest democracies.
We discussed how this evolving partnership can translate into concrete opportunities for Romanian and European stakeholders — from resilient supply chains and green transition collaboration to digital innovation and educational exchange. Ambassador Mohapatra’s insights underscored India’s vision for mutually beneficial cooperation that goes beyond tariffs to encompass long-term strategic alignment.
For Romania, this is a moment to engage with ambition — strengthening bilateral dialogue, supporting business linkages, and advancing shared priorities in trade, technology, and inclusive growth.