# Romania-India economic cooperation > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/romania-india-economic-cooperation > Updated: 2026-08-17T11:56:53.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2. Economic cooperation between Romania and India has progressed through high-level diplomatic and regional engagements. In July 2026, the inaugural Romania-India Economic Forum was held in Argeș County, organized by Argeș Invest in partnership with the Embassy of India. The event brought together approximately 30 Indian business representatives and Romanian officials to discuss bilateral trade and investment in sectors including automotive manufacturing, defense, IT, AI, and agri-tech. Following this, in August 2026, the Indian Ambassador to Romania, Dr. Manoj Kumar Mohapatra, visited Hunedoara County to further these economic ties. Discussions with local officials focused on helping Indian companies expand into the European Union market. The Ambassador identified seven priority sectors for potential cooperation: supply chain management, pharmaceuticals, energy technologies, diesel technology, education, AI and digitalization, and the defense industry. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-17: India's Ambassador visits Hunedoara to discuss economic cooperation Indian Ambassador Manoj Kumar Mohapatra met with Hunedoara County officials to discuss economic cooperation in sectors including energy, pharmaceuticals, AI, and defense to facilitate EU market access. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indias-ambassador-visits-hunedoara-to-discuss-economic-cooperation ### 2026-07-23: Romania-India Economic Forum Launched in Argeș County, Romania The first Romania‑India Economic Forum took place on 23 July 2026 in Pitești, Argeș, gathering Indian investors and Romanian officials to boost bilateral trade across multiple sectors. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/romania-india-economic-forum-launched-in-arge-county-romania --- Cite as: Romania-India economic cooperation. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/romania-india-economic-cooperation