Bucharest, July 24 -- India and Romania will observe 2028 as the "India-Romania Year of Innovation" to mark 80 years of diplomatic relations, Secretary (West) in the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Sibi George, announced on Friday while highlighting the outcomes of President Droupadi Murmu's State visit to Romania

Addressing a special media briefing on her visit, from July 23-25, George said, "As India and Romania prepare to celebrate 80 years of diplomatic relations in 2028, both sides have agreed to observe the occasion as the 'India-Romania Year of Innovation."

He said three Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) were signed in the presence of President Droupadi Murmu and Romanian President Nicusor Dan.

"A Program on Cooperation (P...