Indian authorities announced an agreement with Moldova on a visa waiver policy for holders of diplomatic and official passports.

Key Points:

• This agreement allows holders of diplomatic and official passports of either country to travel to the other without a visa.
• Officials stated that the agreement “will add further momentum to the friendly and cordial relations” between the two nations.

BAL Analysis: The reciprocal visa-free policy should increase economic and social ties between the two countries. The visa waiver policies are part of larger government priorities to facilitate entry and boost tourism.