India, July 20 -- President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday embarked on State visits to Moldova, North Macedonia, and Romania to deepen India's ties with the three European countries across a range of sectors, including trade and technology, and to boost people-to-people ties. The first leg of her tour begins with a visit to Moldova on Monday, marking the first-ever visit by an Indian President to the Eastern European nation.

Shortly after her departure, the Rashtrapati Bhavan posted a message on social media, saying, "President Droupadi Murmu embarks on State visits to the Republic of Moldova, the Republic of North Macedonia and Romania."

"This is the first-ever visit by an Indian President to Moldova and North Macedonia. The visit to Romania...