New Delhi:In a significant diplomatic development, Pavan Kapoor, Secretary (West), the Ministry of External Affairs, and Ana Taban, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Moldova, on behalf of their respective governments, signed an agreement on visa waiver for diplomatic and official passports on May 10.
After coming into force, this agreement will allow holders of diplomatic and official passports of either country to travel to the other without a visa. This agreement will add further momentum to the friendly and cordial relations between the two countries. India and Moldova established diplomatic relations in 1992. Since then, bilateral cooperation has steadily expanded through diplomatic visits, exchanges and collaboration in international forums. Economic ties between India and Moldova are growing, albeit modestly. Both countries have expressed interest in enhancing trade and investment cooperation, particularly in sectors such as agriculture, pharmaceuticals, textiles and information technology. Efforts to strengthen economic relations have included trade delegations and business forums to explore opportunities for collaboration.
Cultural and educational exchanges play a role in strengthening people-to-people ties between India and Moldova. These exchanges involve activities such as cultural events, academic collaborations, scholarships for Moldovan students to study in India, and vice versa. Such interactions contribute to mutual understanding and goodwill between the two countries.
High-level visits between officials of India and Moldova have further solidified bilateral relations. These visits have provided opportunities to discuss areas of mutual interest, explore avenues for cooperation and enhance diplomatic ties. It is pertinent to note that India and Moldova often cooperate in various multilateral forums and organisations, including the United Nations and the Non-Aligned Movement, where they share common interests and perspectives on global issues.