India and Moldova Strengthen Ties in Third Foreign Office Consultations
India and Moldova held their third Foreign Office Consultations, focusing on strengthening bilateral ties across various sectors.
New Delhi, November 11 (Daily Kiran) : India and Moldova convened their third round of Foreign Office Consultations in New Delhi on November 11, 2026. The discussions covered a wide range of topics, including political, economic, energy, agriculture, and connectivity aspects of their bilateral relations. Both nations emphasized the importance of enhancing their partnership.
Leading the Indian delegation was Ambassador Sibi George, Secretary (West) in the Ministry of External Affairs, while the Moldovan side was headed by Corina Calugaru, State Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
During the meeting, key issues related to their relationship were addressed. These included political, economic, educational, cultural matters, and enhancing people-to-people connections. The two sides focused on strengthening cooperation in energy, agriculture, connectivity, and capacity building. They also exchanged views on regional and global issues of mutual interest, along with discussions on collaboration in multilateral forums.
India and Moldova have maintained a long-standing friendship. The visit of the Indian President to Moldova in July 2026, marking the first by an Indian head of state, has invigorated their ties.
The Ministry of External Affairs noted that the discussions from this meeting would further bolster the partnership between India and Moldova. Both countries agreed to hold the next Foreign Office Consultations in Chisinau, Moldova, on mutually agreed dates.
Earlier, on November 6, India and Lebanon held their inaugural Foreign Office Consultations. This meeting was co-chaired by Sripriya Rangnathan, Secretary for Consular, Passport, Visa, and Overseas Indian Affairs in the Indian Ministry of External Affairs, and Ambassador Abdel Sattar Issa, Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign and Emigrants Affairs of Lebanon.
The Ministry of External Affairs reported that the discussions reviewed all aspects of India-Lebanon relations, focusing on enhancing cooperation in political-security, economic, and socio-cultural domains. Key priority areas identified included trade and investment, digital public infrastructure, and pharmaceuticals, along with discussions on several regional and international issues of shared interest.
