BUCHAREST (TIP): Dr. Manoj Kumar Mohapatra, Ambassador of India to Romania, undertook visits to the Romanian municipalities of Caracal, Râmnicu Vâlcea and the commune of Dobrosloveni, with a view to exploring opportunities for cooperation in economic, educational, cultural and people-to-people domains.
In Caracal, Ambassador Mohapatra met with the city’s leadership, including Mayor Mr. Ion Doldurea and Deputy Mayor Ms. Lari Pătran, to discuss prospects for foreign investment. The Mayor highlighted Caracal’s strategic advantages, including the availability of a skilled workforce, strong road connectivity through the express road linking to the A1 motorway, proximity to Craiova Airport, and rail freight transport potential. The Ambassador was also taken on a tour of the city’s prominent cultural landmarks, including the “Ion Hagiescu Miriște” Museum of Ethnography and Urban History and the National Theatre. The local administration reiterated its openness to dialogue and cooperation aimed at sustainable development.
The Ambassador also visited the commune of Dobrosloveni, where he was received by Mayor Mr. Gheorghe Tudorașcu and representatives of the local administration. Discussions focused on opportunities for foreign investment and long-term economic cooperation for the sustainable development of the community. A symbolic highlight of the visit was the planting of a tree at the cultural site Casa Malvei in Romula, signifying the deepening roots of friendship and cooperation between India and Dobrosloveni, while also promoting the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s campaign “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam”. Further discussions were held at the Dobrosloveni Cultural Center in a warm and friendly atmosphere.
In Râmnicu Vâlcea, Ambassador held a meeting at the City Hall with Mayor Mr. Mircia Gutău. The discussions focused on strengthening collaboration between Indian institutions and entities in Râmnicu Vâlcea in areas such as economic cooperation, investment, education and wellness tourism, and cultural exchanges. The meeting, attended by Deputy Mayors Ms. Carmen Preda and Mr. Eusebiu Vețeleanu, as well as Public Administrator Ms. Andreea Iordache, took place in a cordial and constructive atmosphere. At the conclusion of the meeting, Ambassador Mohapatra proposed convening a follow-up interaction with Indian business leaders in Bucharest in January 2026, expressing optimism about establishing mutually beneficial partnerships.
During interactions with the local community, Ambassador Mohapatra noted the shared cultural values between India and Romania, particularly hospitality, traditional dance, and the joy of sharing meals together, underscoring the strong people-to-people connect between the two cultures. The Ambassador also extended invitations to the Mayors to lead business delegations to India at mutually convenient dates.
The visits reflected India’s commitment to strengthening engagement with Romanian local administrations and promoting decentralized cooperation, investment partnerships, and cultural exchanges, thereby further deepening the India–Romania bilateral relationship.
(Based on a press release issued by the Embassy of India in Bucharest)