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List of international presidential trips made by Droupadi Murmu

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This is a list of international presidential trips made by Droupadi Murmu since she became the President of India, following her election as president 25 July 2022.[1]

Summary of international trips

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As of November 2026, Droupadi Murmu has made 9 international trips, visiting 17 countries. The first state visit was to United Kingdom between 17 and 20 September 2022, followed by Suriname and Serbia.

Map of international trips made by Droupadi Murmu as President (as of may 2026).
President Droupadi Murmu's visits by country
Number of visits Country
1 visit (18) Algeria, Angola, Botswana, Fiji, Malawi, Mauritania, Mauritius, Moldova, New Zealand, North Macedonia, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Suriname, Timor-Leste, United Kingdom, Vatican City

2022

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Country Areas visited Date(s) Details Images
1 United Kingdom London 17–20 September[2] Attended state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. First overseas visit. Held meetings with other world leaders.

2023

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Country Areas visited Date(s) Details Images
2 Suriname Paramaribo 4–6 June[3][4] First state visit to Suriname. Participated in Indian diaspora events. Received Grand Order Chain of the Honorary Order of the Yellow Star.
Serbia Belgrade 7–9 June[5] First Indian presidential visit to Serbia. Bilateral meeting with President Aleksandar Vučić.

2024

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3 Mauritius Port Louis 11 March[6] State visit; Chief Guest at National Day; conferred honorary doctorate.
4 Fiji Suva 5–6 August[7][8][9][10] First-ever visit by an Indian head of state to Fiji. Accorded Companion of the Order of Fiji; addressed Fijian Parliament; held delegation-level talks with President; cultural and diaspora engagement.
New Zealand Auckland 7–9 August Held bilateral meeting with Governor General Cindy Kiro and met Prime Minister Christopher Luxon; Address an education conference and interacted with the Indian community and friends of India.
Timor-Leste Dili 10 August[11] First Indian presidential visit; conferred Grand Collar of the Order of Timor-Leste; MoUs on health, digital tech.
5 Algeria Algiers 13–15 October[12]

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 First-ever visit by an Indian President after 39 years. Awarded honorary doctorate; held Economic Forum and delegation-level.
Mauritania Nouakchott 16 October[14]

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 First-ever presidential visit. Held bilateral talks with President; signed four MoUs on diplomatic training, cultural exchange, visa exemption and foreign office cooperation.
Malawi Lilongwe 17–19 October[17] Signed MoUs on health, youth, pharma; donated medical equipment; engaged with Indian community.

2025

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Country Areas visited Date(s) Details Images
6 Portugal Lisbon 7–8 April[18] First state visit in 27 years. Received ceremonial guard of honour; awarded City Key of Honour by Mayor of Lisbon; meetings with President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa and PM Luis Montenegro. Cultural and diaspora engagement.
Slovakia Bratislava 9–10 April[19][20] First visit by an Indian president to Slovakia in 29 years. Held bilateral talks with President Peter Pellegrini and Prime Minister Robert Fico. Received honorary doctorate. Two MoUs signed (on MSMEs and diplomatic training). Addressed Indian diaspora and attended cultural programs.
7 Vatican City Vatican City 25–26 April[21][22] Represented India at the state funeral of Pope Francis. Laid a wreath at St. Peter’s Basilica and attended the funeral Mass with world leaders.
8 Angola Luanda 8–11 November First visit by an Indian president Angola, attended the 50th anniversary celebrations of Angola’s independence, addressed the National Assembly of Angola.
Botswana Gaborone 11–13 November First visit by and Indian president to Botswana. Addressed the National Assembly of Botswana.

2026

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Country Areas visited Date(s) Details Images
9 Moldova Chișinău 19–20 July First visit by an Indian president to Moldova. Held bilateral talks with President Maia Sandu and President of the Parliament of Moldova Igor Grosu.
North Macedonia Skopje 21–22 July First visit by an Indian president to North Macedonia. Held bilateral talks with President Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova, met the Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski, President of the Assembly Afrim Gashi and also addressed the Assembly of North Macedonia.
Romania Bucharest 23–25 July First visit by an Indian president to Romania in 32 years. Held bilateral talks President Nicușor Dan, interim Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan, President of the Senate Mircea Abrudean, and President of the Chamber of Deputies Sorin Grindeanu.

See also

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References

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  1. ↑ "President Droupadi Murmu completes one year in office: Key milestones". Hindustan Times. 25 July 2023. Retrieved 29 July 2025.
  2. ↑ "President Murmu arrives in London to attend Queen Elizabeth II's funeral". Hindustan Times. 18 September 2022. Archived from the original on 30 May 2023. Retrieved 30 May 2023.
  3. ↑ "President Murmu embarks on two-nation tour of Suriname and Serbia". The Hindu. 6 June 2023. Retrieved 31 July 2025.
  4. ↑ "President Murmu conferred with Suriname's highest honour". The Indian Express. 6 June 2023. Retrieved 29 July 2025.
  5. ↑ "President Murmu embarks on two-nation tour of Suriname and Serbia". The Hindu. 4 June 2023. Retrieved 29 July 2025.[dead link]
  6. ↑ "President Murmu as Chief Guest at Mauritius National Day". President of India. 12 March 2024. Retrieved 17 July 2025.
  7. ↑ "President Murmu concludes her visit to Fiji". PTI via The Week. 7 August 2024. Retrieved 29 July 2025.
  8. ↑ "President Droupadi Murmu receives Fiji's highest civilian award". The Hindu. 6 August 2024. Retrieved 29 July 2025.
  9. ↑ "Murmu in Fiji: India to push for climate justice for ocean states". The Indian Express. 7 August 2024. Retrieved 29 July 2025.
  10. ↑ "President Murmu meets Fiji counterpart at State House in Suva". The Times of India. 6 August 2024. Retrieved 29 July 2025.
  11. ↑ "Murmu meets president of Timor‑Leste to enhance cooperation". The Hindu. 10 August 2024. Retrieved 17 July 2025.
  12. ↑ "PRESIDENT OF INDIA IN ALGERIA; HOLDS BILATERAL MEETING WITH PRESIDENT OF ALGERIA AND LEADS DELEGATION‑LEVEL TALKS". President of India (Press Release). 14 October 2024. Retrieved 29 July 2025.
  13. ↑ "'We've always had a close bond of friendship': President Murmu highlights strong India‑Algeria ties during historic visit". The Hindu. 14 October 2024. Retrieved 29 July 2025.
  14. ↑ "PRESIDENT OF INDIA VISITED MAURITANIA YESTERDAY; HELD BILATERAL TALKS, SIGNED FOUR MOUs". President of India. 17 October 2024. Retrieved 29 July 2025.
  15. ↑ "President Murmu meets Mauritania counterpart, discusses strengthening ties; MoUs signed". The Hindu. 17 October 2024. Retrieved 29 July 2025.
  16. ↑ "India and Mauritania sign MoUs on cultural exchange and visa exemption". The Times of India. 17 October 2024. Retrieved 29 July 2025.
  17. ↑ "President Murmu state visit to Malawi". HC Lilongwe. 19 October 2024. Retrieved 17 July 2025.
  18. ↑ "President Murmu accorded Guard of Honour in Portugal, calls for deeper bilateral ties". ANI via ThePrint. 8 April 2025. Retrieved 29 July 2025.
  19. ↑ "President Murmu, Slovakian counterpart Pellegrini agree to strengthen ties". ANI via The Tribune. 9 April 2025. Retrieved 29 July 2025.
  20. ↑ "President Murmu meets leaders in Slovakia; witnesses exchange of two MoUs". ANI via ThePrint. 9 April 2025. Retrieved 29 July 2025.
  21. ↑ "Pope Francis' funeral: President Murmu to visit Vatican City on April 25–26". LiveMint. 24 April 2025. Retrieved 29 July 2025.
  22. ↑ "President Murmu returns to Delhi after attending Pope Francis' funeral Mass". Business Standard. 27 April 2025. Retrieved 29 July 2025.
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President visits – by Ministry of External Affairs

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