BUCHAREST (TIP): The Ambassador of India to Romania, Dr. Manoj Kumar Mohapatra, visited Neamț County and held a series of meetings with regional and local authorities and representatives of the business community to explore opportunities to strengthen India–Romania cooperation in investment, industry, tourism and connectivity. The visit highlighted the county’s economic potential, industrial capabilities and opportunities for Indian businesses and investors. It also reaffirmed the importance of regional cooperation in strengthening bilateral economic relations and promoting mutually beneficial partnerships.
Strengthening Regional Cooperation in Neamț County
The Ambassador met with Ms. Maria Apostol, Prefect of Neamț County, and representatives of the Neamț County Council and the Municipality of Piatra Neamț to discuss ways to strengthen economic and business ties between India and the region. Discussions focused on trade and investment, cooperation between Indian and Romanian businesses, and opportunities arising from the recently concluded EU-India Free Trade Agreement (FTA). The participants exchanged views on the county’s economic potential and ways to attract Indian investment, expand commercial exchanges and develop mutually beneficial business partnerships. The Ambassador highlighted the importance of engagement with regional authorities and local businesses in translating new trade opportunities into concrete economic outcomes.
Exploring Industrial and Investment Opportunities
The Ambassador also met with Ms. Maria Apostol, Prefect of Neamț County, and Mr. Adrian Ciobanu, Member of the Chamber of Deputies, to discuss the county’s industrial potential and prospects for attracting Indian investment. The discussions covered opportunities to revitalize industrial activity, encourage new investments and strengthen links between Indian companies and local businesses. The participants also highlighted the role of infrastructure development and improved connectivity in supporting economic growth and attracting investors. The meeting provided an opportunity to explore how closer institutional cooperation could help identify investment prospects and promote Neamț County as a destination for Indian businesses.
Dumbrava Roșie and Săvinești: Promoting Local Development and Industrial Cooperation
The Ambassador met with Ms. Elena Chirițescu, Mayor of Dumbrava Roșie, and Ms. Elena-Brîndușa Dumitrachi, Mayor of Săvinești, in the presence of Prefect Maria Apostol and Member of Parliament Adrian Ciobanu, to discuss opportunities to strengthen cooperation between India and the Neamț region. Discussions focused on economic cooperation, investment opportunities, cultural exchanges and people-to-people contacts, with an emphasis on promoting local development and creating opportunities for mutual growth.
As part of the visit, the Ambassador toured the COMES factory in Săvinești and met with Mr. Victor Marin, General Manager of COMES, in the presence of Prefect Maria Apostol, Member of Parliament Adrian Ciobanu and Mayor Elena-Brîndușa Dumitrachi. The visit provided an opportunity to learn more about Romania’s industrial engineering and manufacturing capabilities and explore prospects for closer industrial cooperation between India and Romania. The Ambassador appreciated COMES’ existing partnerships with Indian companies and highlighted the potential to expand these ties by drawing on the complementary strengths, technologies and manufacturing capabilities of both countries.
Discussions also explored opportunities for technological exchange, expanded industrial cooperation and new manufacturing partnerships. The Embassy of India stands ready to facilitate further engagement between COMES and Indian companies to support new partnerships and mutually beneficial business opportunities.
Cordun: Exploring Investment Opportunities for Indian Businesses
The Ambassador visited the Municipality of Cordun in Neamț County, where he met with Mayor Adrian Ciobanu, alongside Prefect Maria Apostol and Member of Parliament Adrian Ciobanu, to discuss opportunities to strengthen economic and business ties between India and the region, including in the context of the EU–India Free Trade Agreement. The Ambassador invited the Mayor to visit India to meet potential Indian business partners and explore opportunities for future cooperation and investment.
Deepening India-Romania Regional and Economic Partnerships
The Ambassador’s engagements in Neamț County reaffirmed India’s commitment to strengthening cooperation with Romania at the regional and local levels, alongside its engagement with national authorities. The meetings highlighted opportunities for cooperation in industrial development, investment promotion, tourism and infrastructure, while underscoring the importance of improved connectivity in unlocking the economic potential of Romania’s regions.
Continued engagement with regional administrations, municipalities and business communities can help India and Romania identify new investment opportunities, promote business-to-business partnerships and support employment, innovation and sustainable regional development.
The visit reflected the shared interest of India and Romania in translating their strong bilateral relations into concrete economic opportunities and mutually beneficial outcomes for both countries.
(Based on a Press Release issued by the Embassy of India in Bucharest)
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