- President Droupadi Murmu was on Friday conferred an Honorary Doctorate (Doctor Honoris Causa) by the Bucharest University of Economic Studies (BUES) during her state visit to Romania.
- The university awarded its highest academic distinction to Murmu in recognition of her exceptional contributions to public service, international cooperation and her role in strengthening ties between India and Romania.
- Accepting the honour, President Murmu expressed gratitude to the university for the recognition.
- Murmu arrived in Romania on Thursday on a state visit aimed at enhancing bilateral cooperation across sectors, including trade, defence, education and people-to-people exchanges.
- In her acceptance speech, President Murmu urged the Bucharest University of Economic Studies and other Romanian educational institutions to deepen cooperation through joint research and faculty and student exchanges.
- The conferment of the honorary doctorate marks a significant academic recognition of the President's contributions and underscores the growing partnership between India and Romania.
- The Bucharest University of Economic Studies is Romania’s foremost institution for higher education in economics, business and public administration.
- Established in 1913, it was the first university in Romania dedicated exclusively to economic sciences and has since educated generations of economists, policymakers, business leaders and public administrators.
President Droupadi Murmu was conferred an Honorary Doctorate (Doctor Honoris Causa) by the Bucharest University of Economic Studies (BUES) on July 24, recognizing her significant contributions to public service and international cooperation.1
In her acceptance speech, she expressed gratitude for the honor, stating, "I am deeply honoured to receive the prestigious honorary doctorate." She emphasized that education is a transformative force in society and urged Romanian institutions to enhance collaboration through joint research and exchanges.3
Murmu's visit aims to strengthen ties between India and Romania across various sectors, including trade, defence, and education. She noted that Romanian universities have historically welcomed Indian students, particularly in fields like medicine, engineering, and technology.
The conferment of the honorary doctorate underscores the growing partnership between the two nations. The BUES, established in 1913, is Romania's leading institution for higher education in economics and public administration, having educated generations of leaders.
Murmu highlighted the importance of education in fostering a just society, stating, "Education is not merely a means of individual advancement, but the foundation of a just and inclusive society." She encouraged students to remain curious and compassionate, emphasizing their role as architects of tomorrow's world.
“Accepting the honor, Murmu said education has been the single most transformative force in her life and urged Romanian institutions to deepen joint research. The Bucharest University of Economic Studies, founded in 1913, is Romania's first university dedicated to economic sciences and has educated generations of leaders.”
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