ROMANIAN DIPLOMATIC BULLETIN NO.6

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CONFERENCE ON KAZAKHSTAN 2050 STRATEGY KAZAKHSTAN-A WORLD MODEL Pages 19-21

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ROMANIAN delegation official visit to LAOS PAGES 2- 3

ROMANIA-KAZAKHSTAN STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP PAGES 4-5

ROMANIA ANNOUNCES THE SUPPORT FOR DUBAI-HOST See OF WORLD EXPO 2020 here PAGES 6 ; 10-15

Kazakhstan 2050 STRATEGY LAUNCHED IN ROMANIA PAGES 8-9 DUBAI CAPITAL OF WORLD EXPO 2020 PAGE. 10-16 SPRING 2013 DIPLOMAT`S TRIP TO BUCOVINA PAGE.S 16-18 IN ST I TU T E O F IN TE RN A T IO N A L RE LA T IO N S A N D E C O N O MIC C O O P E RA T IO N O F RO MA N IA PUBLISHER M R . N IC O L A E N IC O LA E Tel: 021.315.77.30 Fax: 021.315.77.30 E-mail:institutulspri@gmail.com

Diplomatic Headlines : ROMANIAN delegation official visit to LAO. Pages 2-3 Romania-Kazakhstan economic cooperation

tabled at the government meeting. Pages 4-5. See

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Dubai win`s Romanian support for Hosting World Expo 2020. Page 6. Romania morns Venezuela`s President passing. Page 7. Kazakhstan 2050 Strategy launched for Romanian public. Pages. 8-9. DUBAI-CAPITAL OF WORLD EXPO. Page 10-15. Diplomat`s are visiting Bucovina. Pages 16-18. Kazakhstan is a world model. Conference held by Romanian Parliament. Pages 19-24.

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ROMANIAN DELEGATION VISIT TO LAOS LAOS IS THE MAIN PARTNER OF ROMANIA IN SOUTH-EAST ASIA.

May 2013 a romanian Between 4 to 11 May 2013 a romanian delegation, under the leadership of H.E. Professor delegation, under Dr. Anton Caragea, Director of Institute of International Relations and Economic Cooperation of Romania was invited for a working visit in People`s Democratic Republic of Lao by the leadership of H.E. Thongsing Thammavong -Prime Minister of Laos. The visit has being encompassed in the rapid developing bilateral relation between RomaH.E. Professor Dr. nia and Laos, in a rapid evolving dialogue and a reciprocated desire to establish an extenand consolidate partnership, Laos being presently the main partner of our country in Anton Caragea , sive the South East Asia area. framework of H.E. Professor Dr. Anton Caragea visit, an inclusive discussion was held Director of Institute InwiththeH.E. Thongsing Thammavong -Prime Minister of Laos. At the meeting where tabled the extension of bilateral exof International changes in areas such as econProfessor Anton Caragea PhD, MA, FINS and H.E. Relations and omy, tourism, culture and political Thongsing Thammavong -Prime Minister of Laos dialogue. Economic H.E. Thongsing Thammavong Prime Minister of Laos, has preCooperation of sented for romanian delegation an extensive presentation of the Romania was invited Laos economic situation as a country in full and ample develfor a working visit in opment, with a rate of annual People`s economic growth of 4 to 7%, and an expansion rate of incoming Democratic Republic tourists of more than 20% annually and being counted amongst of Lao by H.E. economic tigers of the area. Also the Prime Minister had exThongsing pressed the sincere appreciation Thammavong -Prime of the Government and People of Laos for the instrumental role played by Professor Dr. Anton Caragea in promoting Laos Minister of Laos. image in the world and in bestowing the WORLD BEST DESTINATION title for Laos. On his turn professor dr. Anton Caragea had emphasized the strong points of Laos: political Laos being stability, impressive economic development and the clear express desire to extend the bilatpresently the main eral relation. The visit H.E. Professor Dr. Anton Caragea lead delegation had included also an extensive dialogue with H.E. Dr. Bosenkham Vongdara, Minister of Culture, Tourism and Information, partner of our and H. E. Vice-Prime Minister Asang Laoly and Dr. Thongloun Sisoulith-Minister of Foreign country in the South Affairs. Tabled at the meetings where issued such as the establishment of a Council for Business East Asia area.″ and cooperation, Bilateral Chamber of Commerce, Honorary Consulates and other structures destined to enhance the economic , cultural and political partnership. H.E. Dr. Bosenkham Vongdara, Minister of Culture, Tourism and Information expressed his appreciation for the Professor dr. Anton Caragea support for Laos in championing at European level with considerable influence and energy the country as a WORLD BEST TOURIST DESTINATION.


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ROMANIAN DELEGATION VISIT TO LAOS LAOS IS THE MAIN PARTNER OF ROMANIA IN SOUTH-EAST ASIA.

and felicitous visit of Romanian The program of romanian delegation headed by H.E. Professor Dr. delegation, the high Anton Caragea also included a strong cultural element like: level and inclusive visiting UNESCO heritage city of dialogue with the Luang Prabang, That Luang National Stupa, Vat Siseket temple, relevant authorities Vat Xiang tong, UNESCO classified monuments such as: Vat of Lao PDR, the Vixun, Vat Phat Tai, Royal Palace of Luang Prabang, Phusi and reciprocated vision Xieng Tong temple ad National of rapid evolving Museum Kaysone Phomvihane etc. relations, the clearly Professor Anton Caragea PhD, MA, FINS and H.E. Dr. Vongdara-Minister of Culture, Tourism Also a special program was marked economic, Bosengkhamand Information`s of Laos carved for Professor Dr. Anton Caragea as WORLD AMBASSAtouristic and cultural DOR OF NATURAL PROTECTED AREAS to visit special natural monuments situated along opportunities are all the banks of Mekong river. testament`s of the H.E. Professor Dr. Anton Caragea had highly praised the decision`s taken by the Governof Lao PDR to protect natural patrimony, environmental protection and sustainable desire to further ment development for this important touristic areas. extend the dialogue. The successful and felicitous visit of Romanian delegation, the high level and inclusive diaThe high level visit logue with the relevant authorities of Lao PDR, the reciprocated vision of rapid evolving relations, the clearly marked economic, touristic and cultural opportunities are all testaby H.E. Professor Dr. ment`s of the desire to further Anton Caragea extend the dialogue. delegation was the We have to emphasize that: the first major visit to high level visit by H.E. Professor Dr. take place in the last Anton Caragea 25 years in Laos and delegation was the first major visit in the South East to take place in the last 25 years Asia region by a in Laos and in the South East Asia romanian Professor Anton Caragea PhD, MA, FINS receives a token of Laos- region by a romadelegation. ″ Romania friendship from the Governor of Luang Prabang Province nian delegation.


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ROMANIA-KAZAKHSTAN ECONOMIC COOPERATION BOOSTED

On 30 of January 2013, under the auspices of 2013, under the Professor Dr. Anton Caragea, Director of Institute auspices of Professor Dr. of International Relations and Economic Cooperation, the bilateral meeting between Kazakhstan Anton Caragea, Director Charge D`affairs to Romania-Talgat Kaliyev and of Institute of Romanian Minister of Tourism, Business Environment and Small and Middle Enterprises-Maria International Relations Grapini has taken place. Ambassador Talgat Kaliyev had started by expressand Economic ing Kazakhstan side appreciation for Romanian Cooperation, the efforts in supporting Astana-`s candidature as host of World Expo 2017 and in organizing the exhibition ASTANA: CAPITAL OF THE FUTURE in Bucharest. Tabled at the meeting were also bilateral meeting the Romanian projects of participation to 2017 World Expo in Astana-Kazakhstan capital. The between Kazakhstan opening of Romania-Kazakhstan Business Council and the concrete projects of economic cooperation between the two countries where also discussed. Charge D`affairs to Minister Maria Grapini had underlined the necessity for Romania to stay true to the national of holding the strategic partnership with Kazakhstan. In this amicable atmosphere was Romania-Talgat Kaliyev interest approached the issue of bilateral economic cooperation in the framework of Romaniaand Romanian Minister Kazakhstan Business Council and a series of concrete projects designed to develop the bilateral relation in the next period. of Tourism, Business Afterwards, Kazakhstan Charge d`affairs was invited to attend the open planning meeting, Environment and Small between Professor Dr. Anton Caragea and Minister Maria Grapini regarding the main priorities and tourism development strategy for EU and Romania in 2013. and Middle Enterprises- During the strategy meeting where discussed issues like: ambassadors trip for 2013 and Romaparticipation to great European projects for tourism development and the nomination`s Maria Grapini has taken nian for Organizer of World Expo 2020. place.″

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ROMANIA-KAZAKHSTAN PARLIAMENTARY COOPERATION PROMOTED

On 20th February 2013, under the auspices of Professor Dr. Anton Caragea, Director of Institute

of International Relations and Economic Cooperation, the bilateral meeting between Kazakh2013, under the stan Charge d`affairs to Romania-Talgat Kaliyev and Romanian President of Chamber of Depuauspices of Professor Dr. ties Mr. Valeriu Zgonea had taken place. President of Chamber of Deputies Mr. Valeriu Zgonea had outlined his support for the conAnton Caragea, Director The tinuing development of bilateral relation between Romania and Kazakhstan and expresses his openness to enlarge the bilateral cooperation on parliamentary level and declared that in the of Institute of of the strategic partnership between the two countries, the first ambassador received in International Relations spirit 2013 is the Kazakhstan ambassador. H.E. Talgat Kaliyev had briefly presented the evolution of bilateral relation in the last year, had and Economic underlined the excellent political relations and economic partnership between the two counCooperation, the tries and presented a calendar of diplomatic and political visits for this year. The President of Chamber of Deputies Mr. Valeriu Zgonea had underlined the necessity for bilateral meeting Romania to stay true to the national interest of holding the strategic partnership with Kazakhbetween Kazakhstan stan. In this amicable atmosphere was approached the issue of bilateral economic cooperation in the framework of Romania-Kazakhstan Business Council and a series of concrete projects Charge d`affairs to designed to develop the bilateral relation in the next period. the meeting Kazakhstan Charge d`affairs to Romania-Talgat Kaliyev was officially conRomania-Talgat Kaliyev During gratulated for the appointment of Vice Prime Minister of Romanian Government, General and Romanian President Gabriel Oprea as President of Romania-Kazakhstan Parliamentary Friendship Group, a historical significance gesture, stated the Romanian President of Chamber of Deputies. of Chamber of Deputies Romania will always be faithful to the strategic partnership with Kazakhstan, the most important partnership of our country and 2013 it is a crucial year in the development of this Mr. Valeriu Zgonea had diplomatic relation, said concluding the meeting Professor Dr. Anton Caragea, Director of Institute of International Relations and Economic Cooperation. taken place.″


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ROMANIAN VICE-PRIME MINISTER BECOMES PRESIDENT OF ROMANIA-KAZAKHSTAN PARLIAMENTARY FRIENDSHIP GROUP

Oprea-Vice Prime On February 14, 2013 was Minister of Romania concluded the process of was elected as President selecting and appointing the members of bilateral of Romania-Kazakhstan parliamentary friendship groups between Romania Parliamentary and other countries. Friendship Group , a The Parliamentary Friendship Groups are strategic decision as instrumental for never in the history of developing strong political and parliamentary relations Romania a Vice Primebetween Romania and his Minister has taken this different partners in the world. role. Professor Dr. Anton Caragea, Director of Institute of International Relations and Economic This appointment is a Cooperation has taken charge of selecting special members of parliamentary friendship for the countries that are having a special significance for Romania foreign policy. prof of the magnitude groups Among the countries with strategic significance for Romania is Kazakhstan and on 14 February 2013 at the Victoria Government Palace, the official appointing of the President and strategic of Romania-Kazakhstan Parliamentary Friendship Group has taken place. significance of the The President of Romania-Kazakhstan Parliamentary Friendship Group was elected General Gabriel Oprea-Vice Prime Minister of Romania Government, a strategic decision as bilateral relations never in the history of Romania a Vice Prime-Minister has taken this role. between Romania and This appointment is a proof of the magnitude and strategic significance of the bilateral relations between Romania and Kazakhstan, stated during the ceremony Professor Dr. Kazakhstan.″ ″ The ceremony has

concluded with the statement of President of Romania-Kazakhstan Parliamentary Friendship Group – General Gabriel OpreaVice Prime Minister of Romania that Romania will have to stay true to the national interest of constructing a strategic partnership with Kazakhstan.″

Anton Caragea, Director of Institute of International Relations and Economic Cooperation. General Gabriel Oprea-Vice Prime Minister of Romania Government had stated that his appointment at the head of the Romania-Kazakhstan Parliamentary Friendship Group has the agreement of Prime Minister of Romania and is destined to offer to international community a signal that Kazakhstan is today the most important political and diplomatic partner of Romania. It is a singular fact in history of Romania that, a Vice Prime Minister is taking charge of developing the bilateral relation with one country, but this is also a signal that RomaniaKazakhstan relation is a unique and special relation, concluded General Gabriel OpreaVice Prime Minister of Romanian Government. H.E. Kazakhstan Charge d`affairs to Romania-Talgat Kaliyev had presented his congratulation to the new President of Romania-Kazakhstan Parliamentary Friendship Group – General Gabriel Oprea-Vice Prime Minister of Romania. Kazakhstan leadership fully understands the significance and the importance of the step taken by Romania in the direction of elevating the relation with Kazakhstan toward a unique significance, declared Kazakhstan Charge d`affairs to Romania-Talgat Kaliyev. In this amicable atmosphere, Vice Prime Minister of Romanian Government and Kazakhstan Charge d`affairs to Romania discussed the issues of bilateral economic cooperation in the framework of Romania-Kazakhstan Business Council and a series of concrete projects ,designed to develop the bilateral relation in the next period. The ceremony has concluded with the statement of President of Romania-Kazakhstan Parliamentary Friendship Group – General Gabriel Oprea-Vice Prime Minister of Romania that Romania will have to stay true to the national interest of constructing a strategic partnership with Kazakhstan.


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ROMANIAN SUPPORT TO HOST WORLD EXPO 2020

cultural and political community of Romania is celebrating the tremendous achievements of city of DUBAI, from United Arab Emirates, in the On 4 April 2013, the cultural and political community of Romania is celebrating the impressive Exhibition: tremendous achievements of city of DUBAI, from United Arab Emirates, in the impressive Exhibition: DUBAI- CAPITAL OF WORLD EXPO. DUBAI- CAPITAL OF The Exhibition: DUBAI- CAPITAL OF WORLD EXPO is designed to express the Romanian cultural and political community support for the Dubai`s bid for hosting EXPO 2020 and to WORLD EXPO. present to Romanian public the new, lofty and impressive capital of Emirate of Dubai, a part of United Arab Emirates. Dubai is one of the greatest mega polis in the world and has rapidly turned into one of the most beautiful, energy efficient, visionary and environmental friendly capital of the world. We must also emphasize that Dubai is priding himself as being uniquely situated, as a bridge between the rapid emerging Chinese market, the opportunities offered by Indian market and by rapidly developing Latin America`s economies.

The Exhibition: DUBAI - CAPITAL OF WORLD EXPO is designed to express the Romanian The natural venue of contact between the wealth of Europe and the emerging markets, is perfectly situated as the natural leader of WORLD EXPO competition. cultural and political Dubai Encompassing more than 200 nationalities, ranked as the first center for finance in the community support region, hosting more than 10 million visitors annually and more than 51 million transit passenger’s and being constantly listed as one of the first 10 cities in the world in term of for the Dubai`s bid for tourism, Dubai is emerging as the top of WORLD EXPO 2020. generous theme, selected by Dubai for WORLD EXPO entitled: CONNECTED MINDS, hosting EXPO 2020 The CREATING THE FUTURE! is offering a large area of opportunities for the participant countries to host themes ranging from environmental protection, to economic and to present to development, tourism and ways to build tolerant environment for cultures and religions Romanian public the etc. Supplementary, Dubai is representing not only a paramount fruition and an outstanding new, lofty and effort of the Emirati, but also an example of world cooperation in the city construction, an impressive capital of ambitious and peerless project: a capital for the future. Emirate of Dubai, a Bucharest, capital of Romania, is hosting the Exhibition DUBAI- CAPITAL OF WORLD EXPO to impress upon the strategic dimension of United Arab Emirates -Romania bilateral part of United Arab also relations and to state about the brotherhood feeling between the cities of Bucharest and Dubai. Also the exhibition is stressing the feeling that Romania and United Arab Emirates Emirates.″ are building a common destiny of friendship and cooperation.

During the Exhibition DUBAI- CAPITAL OF WORLD EXPO, the messages of Romanian support for Dubai candidature to WORLD EXPO 2020 will be read out by Mr. Valeriu Zgonea, President of Romanian Parliament-Chamber of Deputies, representatives of Senate of Romania, representatives of Economic and Cultural Commission, Environment, Tourism and Culture Ministers, academic and cultural institutions and representatives of all political parties from Romanian parliament.


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ROMANIAN CEREMONY IN HONOR OF LATE VENEZUELAN PRESIDENT-HUGO CHAVEZ

the Embassy of Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela in Romania had hosted a ceremony in the memory of the late President of Venezuela: Hugo Chavez Frias. H.E. Zulay Coromoto Prieto de Rodriguez, Venezuela`s Charge d`affairs, had 7 March 2013, the Embassy of Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela in Romania had welcomed the foreign On hosted a ceremony in the memory of the late President of Venezuela: Hugo Chavez Frias. dignitaries and official H.E. Zulay Coromoto Prieto de Rodriguez, Venezuela`s Charge d`affairs, had welcomed the foreign dignitaries and official delegation`s arrived to pay respects to the posthumous delegation`s arrived leader of Venezuela. to pay respects to the Professor Dr. Anton Caragea, Director of Institute of International Relations and Economic posthumous leader of Cooperation had led the romanian delegation attending the ceremonies. Professor Dr. Anton Caragea expressed his regret to the passing of venezuelean leader Venezuela. and stated that: President Hugo Chavez has succeeded to offer to Venezuela not solely economic development and prosperity, but also equity and justice and a political and social model for all the Latin American countries.

Professor Dr. Anton The delegation led by Professor Dr. Anton Caragea has signed the Condolence Book and Caragea, Director of took part in a photograph session together with the ambassadors present at the ceremony. Institute of International Relations In the end of ceremony, Professor Dr. Anton Caragea, Director of Institute of International Relations and Economic Cooperation, had entrusted to H.E. Zulay Coromoto Prieto de and Economic Rodriguez , Venezuela`s Charge d`affairs, a letter of support addressed to the new Presiof Venezuela: Nicolas Maduro. Cooperation had led dent The letter underlined romanian side conviction that: Nicolas Maduro will fulfill the Bolivarian revolution legacy and expressed the hope that Romania-Venezuela relations will the romanian register a continuous development. delegation attending H.E. Zulay Coromoto Prieto de Rodriguez expressed venezuelan side appreciation for the romanian delegation attending the ceremony, in memory of late President Hugo Chavez the ceremonies.″ and for speedy recognition of new President of Venezuela, Mr. Nicolas Maduro and for the instrumental role played by Professor Dr. Anton Caragea in the solid development of bilateral relation in the latest years. This gesture will develop our bilateral relation further, concluded H.E. Zulay Coromoto Prieto de Rodriguez.


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KAZAKHSTAN 2050 STRATEGY BY PRESIDENT NURSULTAN NAZARBAYEV LAUNCHED IN ROMANIAN VERSION

2013, the Embassy of Kazakhstan had hosted the public ceremony to launch two books destined for Romanian cultural market and highlighting the recent developments of political and social life from Kazakhstan. On 21 March 2013, the Embassy of Kazakhstan had hosted the public ceremony to launch two books destined for Romanian cultural market and highlighting the recent developments of political and social life from Kazakhstan.

The book launch was honored by the The book launch was honored by the presence of an impressive number of academics, presence of an Romanian diplomats, members of Romania-Kazakhstan Parliamentary Friendship Group a delegation from Institute of International Relations and Economic Cooperation. impressive number and A special importance was entrusted to the book entitled: KAZAKHSTAN STRATEGY 2050, encompassing the message of President of Kazakhstan, Nursultan Nazarbayev to the of academics, Kazakh nation. Romanian diplomats, This political tract is presenting the main features of the politic and economic system of Kazakhstan, and is also promoting the measures to be taken by government of the country members of Romania to bring Kazakhstan in top 30 world economies. -Kazakhstan The book is especially relevant, being the first presentation destined to Romanian public of a strategy of development and of a model of economic growth that enjoys world wide Parliamentary recognition. Friendship Group The second political work, unveiled for public attention, was concentrated on the works of CONFERENCE ON PEACE AND SECURITY IN EUROPE AND ASIA held in Bucharest, in and a delegation November 2012. from Institute of The conference had publicly endorsed the plan for creating a global security area in Europe and Asia and promoting the peaceful resolution of conflicts, plan drafted and International presented by President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev at CICA High Level meeting held in Astana, in September 2012. Relations and The problem of nuclear disarmament can only find a solution by ATOM initiative of Kazakh leader. The issues of world economic crisis, can find a just resolution by the efforts of G Economic Global academic community and finally the challenges of peaceful settlement of conflicts Cooperation.″ in Europe and Asia and the reconstruction of international law system, can be only realized around the Platform on Security and Peace, drafted out by President Nazarbayev„


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KAZAKHSTAN 2050 STRATEGY BY PRESIDENT NURSULTAN NAZARBAYEV LAUNCHED IN ROMANIAN VERSION

d`affairs, Talgat Professor Dr. Anton Caragea , Director of Institute of International Relations and EcoKaliyev, had focus his nomic Cooperation had taken the rostrum marking the growing presence of Kazakhstan in today`s world. „Kazakhstan is today one of the most modern world economy, in rapid key note speech on development, a center of democracy and a key player in international arena. Today, all the major initiatives to solving humanity problems are coming from Kazakhstan the fabulous President, Nursultan Nazarbayev„ stated professor dr. Anton Caragea. The problem of nuclear disarmament can only find a solution by ATOM initiative of Kazakh achievements of leader. The issues of world economic crisis, can find a just resolution by the efforts of G Kazakh economy in Global academic community and finally the challenges of peaceful settlement of conflicts Europe and Asia and the reconstruction of international law system can be only realized the last two decades. inaround the Platform on Security and Peace, drafted out by President Nazarbayev.„ During this time the The Kazakhstan Charge d`affairs, Talgat Kaliyev, had focus his key note speech on the country became the fabulous achievements of Kazakh economy in the last two decades. During this time the became the economic heartland of Central Asia, had reconstructed the Silk Road, economic heartland of country in a modern version and had transformed in one of the most competitive world economy. The STRATEGY KAZAKHSTAN 2050 will propel the country in the top 30 world economy`s Central Asia, had and will consolidate the Kazakhstan economic miracle model, and will turn it in a model reconstructed the Silk for world development, concluded Ambassador Talgat Kaliyev. Ionel Agrigoroaiei had presented, in an enthusiastically atmosphere, the Romania Road, in a modern Senator Senate congratulation for the book launch and expressed also the admiration and high esteemed in which the President Nursultan Nazarbayev is held by Romanian political sociversion and had ety. transformed in one of The Kazakhstan model of rapid development, creating a strong and wealthy middle class, equitable the national income, it is a model for Romania to get inspiration from, the most competitive spreading stated Senator Ionel Agrigoroaiei. The public ceremony to launch the two political works, held by the Embassy of Republic of world economy. Kazakhstan, was a new indication of a strategic relation that is uniting the two countries. A The STRATEGY bilateral relation that is, rapidly, transforming itself in one the pillars of Romanian foreign KAZAKHSTAN 2050 policy. will propel the country in the top 30 world economy`s and will consolidate the Kazakhstan economic miracle model, and will turn it in a model for world development, concluded Ambassador Talgat Kaliyev.″


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UNITED ARAB EMIRATES DELEGATION VISITS ROMANIA THE START OF A STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP

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A delegation from United Arab Emirates was invited for an official visit to Romania, as a part of the large and sustained efforts from Romanian and United Arab Emirates side to further strengthen the bilateral relation and to offer a strategic dimension to the RomaniaUnited Arab Emirates friendship. The visit took place between 3 and 4 April 2013.

from United Arab Emirates was invited for A perfect program was carved for United Arab Emirates delegation, with the support of a n o f f i c i a l v i s i t Professor Dr. Anton Caragea, Director of Institute of International Relations and Economic program designed to emphasize clearly the importance of the bond connectt o R o m a n i a , a s a Cooperation, ing Romania and United Arab Emirates. p a r t o f t h e l a r g e The UAE delegation was received at the highest level, special discussion being held with the President of Chamber of Deputies – Mr. Valeriu Zgonea and President of Romanian a n d s u s t a i n e d Senate-Mr. Crin Antonescu addressed a warm welcoming message to the delegation and entrusted Vice-President of Romanian Senate-Mr. Cristian Dumitrescu to express the highly efforts from degree of importance and special significance attach by Romanian side to the relation with R o m a n i a n a n d United Arab Emirates. United Arab The Chairman of Economic Commission of the Senate, Mr. Lucian Iliescu had clearly the Romanian side desire for economic cooperation and increase in the volume of E m i r a t e s s i d e t o marked bilateral trade and the support for using Dubai-The Host of WORLD EXPO 2020 as a hub for imports and exports from Romania to enter the Golf Cooperation Council market. further In the governmental level discussions, attended by Romanian ministers and secretaries of s t r e n g t h e n t h e state from Ministries of Tourism, Economy, Business Environment and Future Society, the United Arab Emirates delegation was warmly received and with a clear note of interest in bilateral economic exchanges being developed further and with Romanian desire to support Dubai r e l a t i o n a n d t o Candidature for WORLD EXPO 2020 and to uphold an extensive political dialogue clearly underlined. offer a strategic On 4 of April 2013, the United Arab Emirates delegation was honored guest in the opendimension to ing of the Romanian Support Exhibition for Dubai-HOST OF the RomaniaWORLD EXPO 2020. United Arab The ample, successfully and perfect organized visit by the highly Emirates skilled team of UAE Embassy, lead by Ambassador Yacoub friendship.″ Yousef Al Hosani, was a new chapter in the developing contacts between the two governments, parliaments and people’s and a clear illustration of Romania-United Arab Emirates strong friendship.

Chairman of Economic Committee of Romanian Senate-Mr.Lucian Iliescu and Senator Ionel Agrigoroaiei-President of Romania-UAE Friendship Committee and UAE delegation: UAE Ambassador Yacoub Yousef Al Hosani , Mr. Khalid Almannaei – International Affairs Director UAE , Mr. Abdulla Qassem- World Engagement Director with WORLD EXPO 2020, Mr. Kaabi Hazza – Minister’s Office at Ministry of Foreign Affairs , MAHMOOD AL BASTAKI – CEO of DUBAI TRADE


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DUBAI: CAPITAL OF WORLD EXPO 2020 RECEIVES ROMANIAN ENDORSEMENT

2013, in the On 4 April 2013, in the luxurious and impressive surroundings of Palace of Parliament, the Opening of the Exhibition DUBAI-CAPITAL OF WORLD EXPO 2020 took place. l u x u r i o u s a n d Official The exhibition organized by Embassy of United Arab Emirates in Romania and Institute of International Relations and Economic Cooperation is destined to express Romania’s culimpressive tural and political elite support for Dubai candidature to host WORLD EXPO 2020 Internas u r r o u n d i n g s o f tional exhibition. The opening ceremony was held in the presence of President of Chamber of DeputiesPalace of Valeriu Stefan Zgonea. P a r l i a m e n t , t h e Present on the venue where also : members of European Council on Tourism, representatives of Romanian Parliament and Romanian Government, members of Diplomatic Corp O f f i c i a l O p e n i n g accredited to Romania and countless Romanian and foreign diplomat’s, academicians, personalities of culture and art etc. of the In the opening speech, Professor Dr. Anton Caragea, Director of Institute of International Exhibition Relations and Economic Cooperation (IRICE) had underlined that DUBAI-CAPITAL OF D U B A I - C A P I T A L WORLD EXPO 2020 Art Exhibition is destined to offer the official support of Parliament and Government of Romania to the bilateral relationship between Romania and United OF WORLD Arab Emirates, viewed as a strategic relationship for the future of both nations. E X P O 2 0 2 0 t o o k ″ Dubai must and will be the host of EXPO 2020 as it have received more than 51 millions visitors last year and more than 10 million long-term visitors have stayed in the city in place.The 2012 alone. Also Dubai is the most dynamic city in the Arabic Golf, encompassing more 200 nationalities and hosting over 200 events yearly. Dubai is the driving force of the e x h i b i t i o n w a s than region in term of economic development and is the symbol of geopolitical shift towards Asia as the main engine of economic growth. Dubai had also allocated the most generous destined to resources for the venue of 2020 WORLD EXPO and is the natural center of the trade roads express connecting South Asia, Europe and South America via Africa, in what is today called the XXI Century New Silk Road. Romania’s Electing Dubai is the practical thing to do for Romania and the world, is what the common sense dictate and the most successful choice″ , concluded Professor Dr. Anton Caragea. cultural and political elite support for Dubai candidature to host WORLD EXPO 2020 International exhibition.″

Professor Dr.. Anton Caragea MA, FINS opening the support exhibition for Dubai`s bid for WORLD EXPO 2020


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DUBAI: CAPITAL OF WORLD EXPO 2020 RECEIVES ROMANIAN ENDORSEMENT

President of Taking the floor, President of Chamber of Deputies-Valeriu Stefan Zgonea had outlined the main reasons of support: ″ United Arab Emirates are the natural gateway for Romanian Chamber of products, funds and people to the open gates of Asia and reciprocally Romania is via ConHarbour the natural gate for UAE products and investment towards Europe. This is Deputies-Valeriu stanta creating the background of a long-term and strategic relations between our countries ″ Stefan Zgonea had concluded in thunderous applause the President of Chamber of Deputies. outlined the main Senator Ionel Agrigoroaiei had conveyed a full hearted message of support: ″ Romania’s decision to support the candidacy for EXPO 2020 of Dubai city, is just one episode of this reasons of support: collaboration and friendship. ″ United Arab Between Romania and the United Arab Emirates there is a long tradition of over 25 years diplomatic cooperation and there is a noteworthy decision to mutually support their Emirates are the ofapplications and all international initiatives and international organizations. natural gateway for Therefore the Romania’s decision to support the candidacy of Dubai city for EXPO 2020 was a natural decision, inscribed in the mutual agreements and part of the long tradition Romanian products, of diplomatic cooperation between the two countries. funds and people to Here we are united in support of the UAE, our strategic partner in the Arabian Gulf, both government and the opposition support, together, Romanian’s national interest to the open gates of the cooperate with the United Arab Emirates. Asia and reciprocally Finally, I want to wish every success in his mission to bring the two countries closer, to His Excellency Yacoub Yousif Al Hosani, and UAE Ambassador to Romania and appreciate the Romania is via contribution of Prof. Dr. Anton Caragea, director of Institute of International Relations and Constanta Harbour Economic Cooperation in making this special event and exhibition″ the natural gate for UAE products and investment towards Europe. This is creating the background of a long-term and strategic relations between our countries . ″

President of Chamber of Deputies-Valeriu Stefan Zgonea express his staunch support for a strategic relations: Romania-United Arab Emirates.


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DUBAI: CAPITAL OF WORLD EXPO 2020 RECEIVES ROMANIAN ENDORSEMENT

″ UAE Ambassador The speech of former. President of Romania Mr.Emil Constantinescu expressed the fact ″ it is no surprise that Dubai has won the support of Romania, a natural choice since – Yacoub Yousif Al that: Romania is interested in all three major objectives which Dubai Expo has proposed: susdevelopment, energy and water saving, support the mobility of people, goods Hosani took the tainable and ideas in what Dubai has called: The New Silk Road of the XXI century and the discovstand and expresses ery of new economic opportunities and new development models. his appreciation for Therefore I can only congratulate the Government and Parliament of Romania for the decision to support Dubai in achieving its ambitious goals for the World Expo. I also congratuthe showered late the UAE Embassy for their success ″ . praises and feelings Professor Dr. Mircea Constantinescu, Director in European Council on Tourism stated that: institution and the European Tourism Academy are restating the same unconditional of support express our support for the bid of Dubai, to become the host of the World Expo 2020, and to confirm toward his country. the idea that ―Nothing shapes the world like the imagination.‖ All the political declaration that followed underlined the fact that there is a general sense This solidarity and of unity among opposition and power alike in the Parliathe desire of building ment in supporting the strategic relationship Romaniaan improved United Arab Emirates. connection is a The speakers recalled that last guarantee that the year after Romanian announce of support for Astana present day perfect (capital of Kazakhstan bid to WORLD EXPO 2017) the city political bilateral of Astana won the bid to host the world expo. relation and Everybody express the hope that, after today’s support for economic Dubai, and the city of Dubai Senator Ionel Agrigoroaiei express the firm and investments of will win WORLD EXPO 2020 unwavering support for Dubai: Host of WORLD EXPO bid. 2020. United Arab In an emotion charged speech, UAE Ambassador – Emirates in Romania Yacoub Yousif Al Hosani took the stand and expresses his are just the appreciation for the showbeginning of a ered praises and feelings of support express toward his developing country. This solidarity and the desire relation.″ of building an improved connection is a guarantee that the present day perfect political bilateral relation and economic investments of United Arab Emirates in Romania are Professor Dr. Mircea Constantinescu express the European just the beginning of a developing relation. view: only Dubai can host WORLD EXPO 2020.


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″ The Exhibition

DUBAI-CAPITAL OF WORLD EXPO 2020 was broadcasted by 6 Romanian televisions ( Realitatea TV, B1TV, TVR 1, National TV, N24 Plus and Travel Mix) and receives dozens of favourable reviews in the press supplementary emphasizing the strong impression left by United Arab Emirates to Romanian public.″

In the end Mr. Mahmood Al Bastaki, CEO of Dubai Trade Center had presented a short movie about Dubai preparations to host EXPO 2020 and stated that the WORLD EXPO 2020 in Dubai will be a universally shared success. The final moments of the ceremony were dedicated to a stroll along 36 huge photos of today’s Dubai landmarks, observe traditional UAE handcrafts and then the guests enjoyed a huge cake named in honor of DUBAI-HOST OF WORLD EXPO 2020 The Exhibition DUBAI-CAPITAL OF WORLD EXPO 2020 was broadcasted by 6 Romanian televisions’ ( Realitatea TV, B1TV, TVR 1, National TV, N24 Plus and Travel Mix) and receives dozens of favourable reviews in the press supplementary emphasizing the strong impression left by United Arab Emirates to Romanian public.

UAE Ambassador – Yacoub Yousif Al Hosani states his appreciation for the Romanian support for Dubai– HOST CITY FOR WORLD EXPO 2020

Romanian support for Dubai-Host of World Expo 2020


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″ Dubai has won

the support of Romania, a natural choice since Romania is interested in all three major objectives which Dubai Expo has proposed: sustainable development, energy and water saving, support the mobility of people, goods and ideas in what Dubai has called: The New Silk Road of the XXI century and the discovery of new economic opportunities and new development models.″

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DUBAI: CAPITAL OF WORLD EXPO 2020 RECEIVES ROMANIAN ENDORSEMENT PHOTO CHRONICLE

Romanian Exposition in support of Dubai– HOST CITY FOR WORLD EXPO 2020


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″ On the invitation of

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SPRING 2013 DIPLOMATIC TRIP TO BUCOVINA THE LAND OF MAGIC

Professor Dr. Anton Caragea, Director of On the invitation of Professor Dr. Anton Caragea, Director of Institute of International RelaInstitute of tions and Economic Cooperation ( IRICE), a delegation of ambassadors had attended the spring edition of the DISCOVER ROMANIA program by visiting Bucovina. International Bucovina is one of the most scenic spots of Romania, encompassing UNESCO cultural heritage sites such as: Voronet, Sucevita and Dragomirna and also geographical wonders that Relations and are transforming Bucovina in the land of magic, a focal point in world tourism 10 destinaEconomic tion`s top. the mandate of the recently elected President of Suceava County: Mr. Catalin NechiCooperation ( IRICE), Under for, Bucovina has being transformed in a prime interest area for investors and business community, becoming a rapid developing economic attraction, ambassadors invited to a delegation of take part in the delegation, having the chance for first hand contact with local realities and ambassadors had rapid developing areas in Romania. invited to attend the regular trips of DISCOVER ROMANIA program and visiting the attended the spring Being natural and cultural scenic spots of Romania is a reward traditionally awarded to ambassadors that had successfully fulfilled their offices in the last six months, outstandingly promotedition of the ing the bilateral relations with Romania. DISCOVER ROMANIA „In the last years IRICE had organized ambassadors trip in gorgeous areas such as: MaraCounty, Apuseni Mountain, Danube Delta and Hateg region and today we have program by visiting mures felt it is the time to promote the fusion of art, culture and natural beauties but also the culinary specialities of Bucovina„, stated Professor Dr. Anton Caragea, Director of Institute Bucovina. of International Relations and Economic Cooperation ( IRICE). Bucovina is one of the The program of ambassadors delegation, headed by Professor Dr. Anton Caragea was to include discussions on high level with authorities of Suceava county, with Presimost scenic spots of carved dent of the Suceava Council: Mr. Catalin Nechifor, with the Rector Office of Suceava University( the university staff outlined the project of a new technologic campus , an investRomania, ment to exceed 200 million euro) and discussion with leading business community memencompassing bers, under the banner of Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Suceava. After the productive and intense business discussion held at local level, the ambassadors UNESCO cultural delegation had also enjoyed an exceptional cultural program designed with the support heritage sites such as: of president of the County Council: Mr. Catalin Nechifor. Voronet, Sucevita and Dragomirna and also geographical wonders that are transforming Bucovina in the land of magic, a focal point in world tourism 10 Sucevita an architectural miracle. Visiting: United Arab Emirates Ambassador-Yacoub Ambassadors in the diplomatic trip and destination`s top. ″ Yousif Al Hosani, Qatar Ambassador -Saad President of Suceava Council County – Mohamed Al Kobasisi and President of Catalin Nechifor are experiencing Romanian Suceava Council County – Catalin folk dances Nechifor .


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encompassed trips to UNESCO heritage The visit had encompassed trips to UNESCO heritage monasteries of Voronet (worldfamous for his outside wall paintings and for the unique Voronet blue colour), Sucevita monasteries of and Dragomirna, trips to Horse Training Center where ambassadors enjoyed a practical riding lesson and Hunting Center, where ambassadors where informed about the rules Voronet (worldand regulation for organizing hunting’s in Romania and also could taste unique cuisine of famous for his the region. The tight schedule had included also stops to Ion Irimescu Sculpture Museum, where the outside wall fabulous Irimescu sculptures with prices ranging from 1 to 10 million euro where scrupuadmired by the ambassadors, a visit to Vatra Dornei and the world famous mineral paintings and for lously waters of the area, where ambassadors also enjoyed a meal of trout and pheasants and an the unique Voronet instructive working visit to Black Pottery Center form Marginea Village, where they could admire the famous craftsmen of Bucovina and learn from source how to produce the unique ceramic of the region with unchanged technologic process from the last 5.000 blue colour), years. Sucevita and Professor Dr. Anton Caragea, AMBASSADOR FOR WORLD NATURAL PROTECTED AREAS included in the ambassadors visit some of the natural reservations from Suceava Dragomirna, trips to had County in order to highlight the importance of this area to the local economy. The program also included a special culinary show in every night that had included deer Horse Training stake with wild berry jam, rabbit and pheasants and more than 50 varieties of local cheese and famous Bucovina pastry, the richness of the food illustrating Bucovina as a fusion zone Center where for oriental cuisine and for western culinary experiences. ambassadors The ambassadors present to BUCOVINA: LAND OF MIRACLES trip expressed their gratifor the special trip to the land of magic: Bucovina on the spot visit, that presented enjoyed a practical tude before their eyes unique cultural treasures , unique taste of culinary magic and more imthey have the privilege to encounter the real miracle of the area: friendly and riding lesson and portant warm people’s of Bucovina. The Minister of Tourism had presented his special congratulation to the masterminds of the Hunting Center, ambassador’s visits: Professor Dr. Anton Caragea and President Catalin Nechifor and espewhere ambassadors cially for the ambassadors who had the honour and privilege to be selected to enter in the miracle realms of mystery and magic: Bucovina. where informed about the rules and regulation for organizing hunting’s in Romania and also could taste unique cuisine of the region.″ Professor Dr. Anton Caragea, Director of Institute of International Relations and Ambassadors in the diplomatic trip and Economic Cooperation leading the President of Suceava Council County – Catalin ambassadors group in a visit at Suceava Nechifor are visiting the famous RIO University BUCOVINA water factory


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″ The ambassadors

present to BUCOVINA: LAND OF MIRACLES trip, expressed their gratitude for the special trip to the land of magic: Bucovina on the spot visit, that presented before their eyes unique cultural treasures , unique taste of culinary magic and more important they have the privilege to encounter the real miracle of the area: friendly and warm people’s of Bucovina.″

Ambassadors are visiting VATRA DORNEI scenic spots

Ambassadors are visiting VORONET MONASTERY-UNESCO Heritage site

Delicious Bucovina

Ambassadors are visiting DRAGOMIRNA MONASTERY-UNESCO Heritage site

Ambassadors are visiting SUCEVITA MONASTERY-UNESCO Heritage site

Ambassadors are visiting famous BACIU HOUSE of traditional food


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KAZAKHSTAN CELEBRATED AS A WORLD MODEL BY ROMANIAN PARLIAMENT On 25 April 2013, Romania had organized a conference of presentation and support for

Kazakhstan 2050 Strategy and for President Nursultan Nazarbayev initiative on combating Romania had global economic crisis by G Global organization. organized a The conference has enjoyed the presence of senators and deputies of Romanian parliament, the academic community and was held in the presence of representatives of diploconference of matic corp accredited to Romania. In the opening speech of the conference Professor Dr. Anton Caragea, presentation and Director of Institute of International Relations support for and Economic CoopKazakhstan 2050 eration had clearly marked the imporStrategy and for tance of Kazakhstan 2050 strategy. President Nursultan Kazakhstan 2050 strategy is not only a doNazarbayev initiative mestic receipt to develop Kazakhstan on combating economy and to proglobal economic duce growth, employment and developcrisis by G Global ment but it is a blueprint for all nations to organization. combat economic Caragea opens the Round Table Conference crisis and is offering a The conference has Professor Dr. Anton on Kazakhstan: a role model country. model for economic enjoyed the progress in a time of crisis, concluded Professor Dr. Anton Caragea. presence of senators Professor Dr. Anton Caragea had presented also the major foreign policy initiatives destined to reshape the world of XXI century proposed by Kazakhstan: and deputies of -the Platform for Euro-Atlantic and Eurasian security, as part of Astana’s drive to create a framework for cooperation between key regional organizations in charge of security. Romanian - the G-Global initiative on combating world economic crisis, was unveiled offering a rostrum for exchange ideas and plans to curb the present day economic crisis. parliament, the -the KAZAKHSTAN 2050 Strategy, as an example for world economies on how to create academic growth and employment and economic development in a time of crisis.. Kazakhstan Senator Akhan Bizhanov, President of Kazakhstan-Romania Parliamentary community and was The Friendship Group in Kazakhstan Senate and Chairman of Social and Cultural Committee of emphasizing the ecoheld in the presence the Senate had extensively presented the Kazakhstan 2050 strategy nomic development and the development measures that of representatives of will enshrine Kazakhstan diplomatic corp amongst the world most developed nations. accredited to Senator Akhan Bizhanov, Romania. ″

President of KazakhstanRomania Parliamentary Friendship Group in Kazakhstan Senate answering to romanian press questions.


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″ Kazakhstan 2050

Kazakhstan 2050 strategy has being the objective of world attention in the last span of time on the account of: mechanism`s to generate economic development, crisis management and building a knowledge and technology based economy, all this are regarded as material for analysis and role model for other countries development strategy. Senator Baktybai Shelpekov, President of Budget and Finance Commission in Kazakhstan

strategy has being Senate highlighted the significance of G Global as a way to combat world crisis, to elaborate new strategy and policies for world development and as the only solution for a dethe objective of mocratic and complete response to world challenges of XXI century. world attention in Kazakhstan 2050 strategy has being the objective of world attention in the last span of on the account of: mechanism`s to generate economic development, crisis managethe last span of time time ment and building a knowledge and technology based economy, all this are regarded as on the account of: material for analysis and role model for other countries development strategy. mechanism`s to Senator Baktybai Shelpekov, President of Budget and Finance Commission in Kazakhstan highlighted the significance of G Global as a way to combat world crisis, to elabogenerate economic Senate rate new strategy and policies for world development and as the only solution for a dedevelopment, crisis mocratic and complete response to world challenges of XXI century. management and The round table had enjoyed a massive presence of parliamentarians and academicians who expressed their admiration for Kazakhstan startling achievements as: building a debuilding a mocratic and open society, a powerful economy and an inclusive society blending minorities, languages and religions in a society of future. knowledge and technology based economy, all this are regarded as material for analysis and role model for other countries development strategy. ″

More that 300 parliamentarians and academics express their support for Kazakhstan 2050 strategy and for G Global initiative. Kazakhstan is today a role model nation and Kazakhstan 2050 strategy is offering, together with G Global initiative, a charted way for promoting economic development and democratic debate worldwide. We can safely conclude that Kazakhstan lessons were fully embraced by the Romanian political and academic elite in the Palace of Parliament held conference.


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KAZAKHSTAN CELEBRATED AS A WORLD MODEL BY ROMANIAN PARLIAMENT PHOTO JOURNAL

″ Kazakhstan is

today a role model nation and Kazakhstan 2050 strategy is offering, together with G Global initiative, a charted way for promoting economic development and democratic debate worldwide. We can safely conclude that Kazakhstan lessons were fully embraced by the Romanian political and academic elite in the Palace of Parliament held conference.″

H.E. Kazakhstan Charge d`affairs Talgat Kalieyv ( in the center) . From left Senator Baktybai Shelpekov, President of Budget and Finance Commission in Kazakhstan Senate and Mr. Azamat Zhangulov, Vice-President of Rompetrol

H.E. Kazakhstan Charge d`affairs Talgat Kalieyv ( in the center) with H.E. President of Romania-Kazakhstan, Business Council—Mr Gruia Stoica


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″ The successful

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ROMANIAN DELEGATION VISIT TO LAO PEOPLE`S DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC A HISTORIC MOMENT

and felicitous visit of Romanian delegation , the high level and inclusive dialogue with the relevant . authorities of Lao PDR, the reciprocated vision of rapid evolving relations, the clearly marked economic, touristic and cultural Professor Anton Caragea PhD, MA, FINS and H.E. Thongsing Thammavong -Prime Minister of Laos opportunities are all testament`s of the desire to further extend the dialogue. The high level visit by H.E. Professor Dr. Anton Caragea delegation was the first major visit to take place in the last 25 years in Laos and in the South East Asia region by a romanian delegation. ″ Professor Anton Caragea PhD, MA, FINS receives the symbol of Laos from H.E. Dr. Bosengkham Vongdara-Minister of Culture, Tourism and Information`s of Laos


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″ The successful

and felicitous visit of Romanian delegation , the high level and inclusive dialogue with the relevant authorities of Lao PDR, the reciprocated vision of rapid evolving relations, the clearly marked economic, touristic and cultural opportunities are all testament`s of the desire to further extend the dialogue. The high level visit by H.E. Professor Dr. Anton Caragea delegation was the first major visit to take place in the last 25 years in Laos and in the South East Asia region by a romanian delegation. ″

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ROMANIAN DELEGATION VISIT TO LAO PEOPLE`S DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC PHOTO JOURNAL

H.E. Professor Anton Caragea PhD, MA, FINS and his delegation in visit to President Kaysone Phomvihan Monument in Vientiane, Lao PDR

H.E. Professor Anton Caragea PhD, MA, FINS and his delegation in visit to President Kaysone Phomvihan Monument in Vientiane, Lao PDR


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VISIT OF KAZAKHSTAN PARLIAMENTARY DELEGATION IN ROMANIA 23-26 April 2013 Photo montage by Nicolae Nicolae

His Excellency Talgat Kaliyev Charge d`affairs of Kazakhstan to Romania and Senate VicePresident Florin Constantinescu

Chairman of Romania – Kazakhstan Business Council Mr. Gruia Stoica and Kazakhstan Parliamentary delegation meets ChairKazakhstan Parliamentary delegation meeting man of Romanian Parliament Mr. at the President of the Parliament Valeriu Zgonea

Kazakhstan Parliamentary delegation visit`s Romanian Senate

Kazakhstan Parliamentary delegation meets Romanian Parliamentary Cultural Comittee

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