BUCHAREST (TIP): The Ambassador of India to Romania, Dr. Manoj Kumar Mohapatra, visited Iași on 3 June 2026 and held a series of high-level engagements with local and regional authorities aimed at strengthening India–Romania economic cooperation, promoting investment opportunities, and exploring collaboration in infrastructure, energy, and regional connectivity.
The Ambassador, accompanied by Mr. Karan Gupta, Managing Director of Mahavir Group, met Mr. Mihai Chirica, Mayor of Iași. Discussions focused on opportunities for Indian participation in infrastructure development, including railways, highways, logistics, energy, and sustainable urban development projects. Particular attention was given to the growing importance of Iași as a regional hub and gateway for connectivity initiatives linking Romania and the Republic of Moldova.
The Ambassador highlighted India’s expertise in infrastructure development, engineering, renewable energy, digital public services, and smart city solutions, and conveyed the interest of Indian companies in contributing to the region’s development priorities. The Mayor welcomed closer engagement with Indian businesses and emphasized the city’s commitment to facilitating investment and economic cooperation.
The Ambassador also highlighted opportunities available under the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) Programme, India’s flagship capacity-building initiative. The two sides discussed the potential for greater participation of municipal officials from Iași in professional training programs in India, as well as the possibility of future exchanges in areas such as urban governance, sustainable mobility, digitalization, and municipal services.
In a separate meeting, the Ambassador and Mr. Gupta held discussions with Mr. Constantin Dolachi-Pelin, Prefect of Iași County, and Mr. Marius Sorin Dangă and Mr. Sorin Alexandru Afloarei, Vice Presidents of the Iași County Council. The discussions focused on regional development priorities, cross-border infrastructure projects, energy cooperation, logistics, and investment opportunities.
Both sides exchanged views on strengthening business-to-business engagement and encouraging greater participation of Indian companies in infrastructure and development projects in the region. They also emphasized the importance of continued institutional dialogue and cooperation in identifying new areas of mutual interest.
The engagements in Iași reflected the growing momentum in India–Romania relations and underscored the shared commitment of both sides to expanding economic cooperation, enhancing regional connectivity, and fostering partnerships that contribute to sustainable growth and prosperity.
(Based on a Press Release issued by the Embassy of India in Bucharest)
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