New Delhi, July 17 -- The Ministry of External Affairs on Friday stated that President Droupadi Murmu's upcoming visit to Moldova, North Macedonia and Romania from July 19 to 25 holds historic importance, noting that it reflects India's growing engagement with Central and Eastern Europe.

Speaking during a special briefing on the President's visit, MEA Secretary (West) Sibi George said that the state visits to Moldova and North Macedonia assume significance as they are the first-ever bilateral visits by an Indian President.

"These state visits are being undertaken at the invitation of the presidents of the Republic of Moldova, the Republic of North Macedonia, and Romania. The three-nation visit is of considerable historic significance as...