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” On the landmark
occasion of the World Tourism Conference and African Investment Conference, a top ranking delegation, from Institute of International Relations and Economic Cooperation, was invited for a discovery tour of Ethiopia, the receiver of this year most influential tourism designation. The visit took place between 9 to 16 July, 2015 and included an important political and diplomatic dimension.″
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ROMANIAN DELEGATION VISIT TO ETHIOPIA: A LANDMARK IN BILATERAL RELATION On the landmark occasion of the World Tourism Conference and African Investment Conference, a top ranking delegation, from Institute of International Relations and Economic Cooperation, was invited for a discovery tour of Ethiopia, the receiver of this year most influential tourism designation. The visit took place between 9 to 16 July, 2015 and included an important political and diplomatic dimension. Institute of International Relations and Economic Cooperation President Professor Dr. Anton Caragea was holding discussions with Minister of TradeYaekob Yalla, Minister of Foreign Affairs -Berhane Gebre-Christos and Ministers of Culture and Tourism of Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia and an inclusive and profusely dialogue with Prime Minister of F.D.R. Ethiopia- Academician Hailemariam Desalegn.
A shakehand of friendship between Ethiopian Prime Minister-Academician Hailemariam Desalegn and IRICE PresidentProfessor Dr. Anton Caragea
The inclusive dialogue, concentrated on promoting bilateral trade, investment and economic cooperation, supporting business people and firms, from both regions, in cooperating and promoting the exchange of techniques, skills and economic goods.
On diplomatic arena an ample cooperation and further developing of honorary consul’s network across the world, was established, with a view to foster tourism, cultural and economic cooperation. Creating a network of Ambassadors for Tourism and Culture, promoting tourism and the image of Ethiopia, where also tabled, based on other successful examples of actions carved by Institute Ethiopia government headed by Prime Ministerof International Relations and EcoAcademician Hailemariam Desalegn and nomic Cooperation. Romanian delegation headed by IRICE PresidentOn July 10, 2015 the IRICE President Professor Dr. Anton Caragea. presented the main speech of the world tourism ceremony titled: Ethiopia-the land chosen by God! Senator Ionel Agrigoroaei, the leader in efficiency of Romanian Parliament, announced that: after receiving the letter destined to World Leaders of Tourism- Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn will be decorated with Romanian Parliament Medal.
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ROMANIAN DELEGATION VISIT TO ETHIOPIA: A LANDMARK IN BILATERAL RELATION
” From 10th July
2015, the Institute of International Relations and Economic Cooperation President and his delegation embarked in a cultural and tourism program visiting: Axum, the first capital of Christian Africa and the centre of a world power in 100 to 400 BC, that controlled trade across the Red Sea.″
The world tourism ceremony included also folk dances, Ethiopian traditional coffee ceremony and academic presentations, supported by leading figures of Ethiopian cultural establishment. The ceremony was live broadcasted and viewed by more than 200 million television viewers and will continued to be presented across Europe for the next year. From 10th July 2015, the Institute of International Relations and Economic Cooperation President and his delegation emMeeting with Minister of Foreign Affairs of barked in a cultural and tourism program Ethiopia, IRICE President-Professor Dr. Anton visiting: Axum-the first capital of Christian Caragea, Senator Ionel Agrigoroaei, Africa and the centre of a world power in Academician Mircea Constantinescu, 100 to 400 BC, that controlled trade across Chairman Mihail Prundianu and the rest of the Red Sea. the delegation. In Axum, the delegation visit the royal
Meeting the Minister of Trade: IRICE Axum – cathedral of Saint Mary, the President-Professor Dr. Anton Caragea along coronation place for Ethiopian emperors side the leader of activities of Romanian Parliament in 2015-Senator Ionel Agrigoroaei. tombs, the Church of the Arch of Covenant, the Saint Mary Imperial Basilica, where the emperors of Ethiopia were crowned. Specially for the delegates, were opened the gates of the imperial museum, containing the priceless treasures of Ethiopian emperors from garments, to crowns adorned with jewels and the robes used for imperial investiture. From Axum, the old imperial city, the delegation lead by IRICE President Anton Caragea has being directed to Gondar, the capital of Ethiopia from XVII century to XIX century. Here they have a chance to admire the fiery Amharic dances, in a wonderful welcoming ceremony, offered by the local authorities, enjoyed the fabulous gondarine cuisine at famous Four sisters’ restaurant and toured the imperial city.
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ROMANIAN DELEGATION VISIT TO ETHIOPIA: A LANDMARK IN BILATERAL RELATION
” The Romanian
delegation official visit to Ethiopia, is a sign of the country inclusive development, political, clout and prominence in Africa, and a mark of the country taking the rightful place that is deserves, amidst the most cultural and historical developed country in the world, concluded his remarks, IRICE President Professor Dr. Anton Caragea.″
Gondar is also world renamed for his architecture and for housing almost ten emperors, in a period of glory for Abyssinia, as Ethiopia was known in that time. Garnering Portuguese influence, with Indian and English architectural designs, Gondar is nicknamed as African Camelot for his strange, but perfect architecture. Institute of International Relations and Economic Cooperation delegates were received with a religious ceremony in Lalibela, the holiest Christian city in Africa, and the second Jerusalem, as in worldly known. More than 5000 pilgrims, priests and deacons, welcomed President Dr. Anton Caragea and offered to him and his delegation, special ceremonial robes, to mark their entrance in the holy city. On this occasion, IRICE President Anton Caragea held his gratitude speech known as: To the People of Lalibela, a discourse that quickly captured the imagination of the inhabitants of Lalibela.
Gondar castles UNESCO heritage sites .
An impressive tour of six of the eleven rock-hewn churches was conducted, including the famous grave of Saint Lalibela, the church of Medhane Alem (Our Saviour) and Holy Cross Church. In the final leg of the trip, Institute of International Relations and Economic Cooperation President and his party were treated with a wonderful welcoming to the bustling and sunny south of Ethiopia and with his famous Lake District city of Hawassa.
The delegates were welcomed to music and a fire display by the Head of Southern Nations, Nationalities and Peoples Regional State of Ethiopia and enjoyed a tour of Lake Hawassa, a discovery of the city landmarks and a special night show that touched their hearts. A special surprised was offered by HE. Minister of Culture and Tourism of Ethiopia, Amin Abdulkadir who arranged, for IRICE President Dr. Anton Caragea delegation, a special discovery tour of Harar-the fourth most holy Islamic site.The city comprises more than 82 mosques and 4000 saints tombs known in the Islamic world as Medinat Al Awliya- the city of saints and a UNESCO heritage site. The delegates were welcomed with a coffee ceremony and a tour of famous city enclosure, known as Jugal, and a visit to famous French poet Arthur Rimbaud house in Harar. The visit, to extraordinary city of Harar, was a perfect gift for our delegates, appreciated Professor Dr. Anton Caragea. H.E. Professor Dr. Anton Caragea presents his The Romanian delegation official visit speech to “ The People of Lalibela “ to Ethiopia, is a sign of the country inclusive development, political, clout and prominence in Africa, and a mark of the country taking the rightful place that is deserves, amidst the most cultural and historical developed country in the world, concluded his remarks, IRICE President Professor Dr. Anton Caragea.
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” Minister of Foreign
Affairs of Kazakhstan - Erlan Idrissov has received ROMANIAN PARLIAMENT MEDAL for his role in fostering the bilateral relations between the two countries and for supporting international monitoring missions, supervising the electoral process in Kazakhstan.″ ” Increased regional
cooperation, visa facilitation and the better promotion of European tourism are some of the topics in focus at the 8th Meeting of the European Tourism Organization-ECTT to be held in Bucharest, Romania, 25-26 June 2015.″
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MINISTER OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF KAZAKHSTAN RECEIVE THE PARLIAMENT MEDAL FOR PROMOTING ROMANIANKAZAKHSTAN FRIENDSHIP Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan- Erlan Idrissov has received ROMANIAN PARLIAMENT MEDAL for his role in fostering the bilateral relations between the two countries and for supporting international monitoring missions, supervising the electoral process in Kazakhstan. Kazakhstan Minister of Foreign Affairs receives ROMANIAN PARLIAMENT MEDAL for his role in promoting the bilateral cooperation. The official document outlines the fact that, among the reason for the great honor, where counted: the irreproachable organization of the Early Presidential Elections held in Kazakhstan on 26 April 2015 and for the pivotal role of Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan in contributing to the international presence of more than 1.000 foreign monitors. Under the scrutiny of more than 1.000 international observers, it was clear that: the verdict of international community for the Early Presidential Elections in Kazakhstan can be only one: free and fair and respecting international standards. The awarding of the MEDAL was also motivated by the: appreciation of Minister Idrissov exertions and role in fostering the democratic process in Kazakhstan Presidential Elections and for determination in promoting the Romania-Kazakhstan relations. We must not that: the latest receiver of the MEDAL was European Parliament President-Jerzy Buzek. Professor Dr. Anton Caragea, President of IRICE concluded the decoration ceremony noting: congratulating Minister Erlan Idrissov for receiving this exceptional sign of honor and appreciation for his activities, we express our determination in working further for the development of Romania-Kazakhstan relations and cooperation.
EUROPEAN TOURISM ORGANIZATION GENERAL MEETING WILL BE HELD IN BUCHAREST Increased regional cooperation, visa facilitation and the better promotion of European tourism are some of the topics in focus at the 8th Meeting of the European Tourism organization-ECTT to be held in Bucharest, Romania, 25-26 June 2015. Europe is the world’s most visited region and is the main source of outbound tourism to other destination, accounting for more than half of the world’s international travelers. In 2014, international tourism in Europe had registered a major contribution to the economic recovery in the region: international tourist arrivals grew by 3% to reach a record 584 million, while international tourism receipts increased by 4% contributing US$ 509 billion (383 billion euro) to the European economies. The 8th Meeting of the European Tourism organization will be held at the Romanian parliament and Professor Dr. Anton Caragea-President Director general of IRICE and President -elect of European Tourism will play host to representatives from 30 European countries and other tourism stakeholders in the region to discuss policy priorities and set the agenda for ECTT in the world in 2015-2016.
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� On 10 July 2015 on a special ceremony, in the presence of the Government of Federal Republic of Ethiopia, ambassadors accredited to the country and representatives of different international organizations, H.E. Hailemariam DesalegnPrime Minister of Ethiopia received the Romanian Parliament Medal for his outstanding merits in international diplomacy. The Romanian Parliament Medal was entrusted to the leader of Ethiopia for his record in promoting peace and international cooperation, fostering development in his country and promoting Ethiopia as a world leader in tourism, culture and heritage protection.″
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CEREMONY FOR OFFERING ROMANIAN PARLAMENT MEDAL FOR ETHIOPIA`S PRIME MINISTER
Ceremony for decorating H.E. Academician Hailemariam Desalegn, Prime Minister of Ethiopia with Romanian Parliament Medal On 10 July 2015 on a special ceremony, in the presence of the Government of Federal Republic of Ethiopia, ambassadors accredited to the country and representatives of different international organizations, H.E. Hailemariam Desalegn-Prime Minister of Ethiopia received the Romanian Parliament Medal for his outstanding merits in international diplomacy. The Romanian Parliament Medal was entrusted to the leader of Ethiopia for his record in promoting peace and international cooperation, fostering development in his country and promoting Ethiopia as a world leader in tourism, culture and heritage protection. The Romanian Parliament Medal was offered to the Prime Minister of Ethiopia in a public ceremony by Hon. Senator Ionel Agrigoroaei , Secretary of National Defense and Public Order Committee of Romania and Economic, Industry and Services Committee member of Romanian Parliament. We must also mention that senator Ionel Agrigoroaei was elected in 2013 and 2014 as leader of activity of Romanian Parliament for his profusely activity on parliament arena. The latest world international personality, receiver of Romanian Parliament Medal was Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan-H.E. Erlan Idrissov for his role in promoting free and fair international election monitoring into his country, the proposal and the final decision was taken by President Professor Dr. Anton Caragea.
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� On 8th May 2015, has taken place the ceremony for official handover, of the Final Election Monitoring Report for Early Presidential Elections in Kazakhstan held on 26 April 2015. The report was compiled by Romanian delegation, lead by President General Director of Institute of International Relations and Economic Cooperation of Romania, Professor Dr. Anton Caragea. The conclusion of the Final Report was that Kazakhstan elections where fully in agreement with internal laws and international standards.″
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ROMANIAN TEAM HAS SUPERVISED KAZAKHSTAN PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS 26 APRIL 2015 THE ROMANIAN VERDICT: FREE AND FAIR
H.E. Professor Dr. Anton Caragea, President Director General of Institute of International Relations and Economic Cooperation meets the international press in Almaty, unveiling the election monitoring mission results On 8th May 2015, has taken place the ceremony for official handover, of the Final Election Monitoring Report for Early Presidential Elections in Kazakhstan held on 26 April 2015. The report was compiled by Romanian delegation, lead by President General Director of Institute of International Relations and Economic Cooperation of Romania, Professor Dr. Anton Caragea. The report had analyzed the pre-election legal framework, the provisions of electoral laws and regulations and the constitutional requirements and the international obligations assumed by Kazakhstan and concluded the elections preparation had fully complied with the legal, constitutional and international standards and the prerequisite factors for free and fair elections compatible with transparency and democratic standards are in place in Kazakhstan. Between 22 to 29 April 2015 a Romanian delegation had monitored the electoral process in Kazakhstan. The delegation headed by Professor Dr. Anton Caragea-President General Director of Institute of International Relations and Economic Cooperation was comprised amongst others by Chairman of Senate Committee on Romanians Abroad-Senator Marcel Dumitru Bujor, the academic director-Professor Mircea Constantinescu and a number of electoral supervisors. The delegation had monitored the Kazakhstan electoral process and the team directed by Professor Dr. Anton Caragea was deployed to south Kazakhstan regions of: Almaty, Chimkent and Turkistan. The elections benefited from an impressive presence to the poll of over 95% percent of the electorate and the winner was the incumbent president Nursultan Nazarbayev, with more than 8 millions legally expressed votes. The conclusion of the Final Report was that Kazakhstan elections where fully in agreement with internal laws and international standards, being classified as an example of transparency, organization and massive electoral participation. All this factors are self evident manifestations of the Kazakh people trust in the electoral system, in free and fair and transparent electoral process and most of all in people satisfaction with the national economic and political system. This satisfaction has being the catalyst of a huge electoral participation. The overwhelming vote, in favor of incumbent president, was a predictable one as a supporting vote for stability, continuity and economic and democratic development.
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” Kazakhstan has being classified as a functional democracy, that can accede in the future, to the status of consolidated democracy, had declared Professor Dr. Anton Caragea. The final report was then officially entrusted to Kazakhstan Ambassador- H.E. Daulet Batrashev.″ ″ On 9 July 2015, The President of Institute of International Relations and Economic Cooperation-Professor Dr. Anton Caragea participated in a consultation session with State Minister of Foreign Affairs of Federal Democratic Republic of EthiopiaBerhane Gebre Christos ″
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ROMANIAN TEAM HAS SUPERVISED KAZAKHSTAN PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS FROM 26 APRIL 2015 THE VERDICT: FREE AND FAIR ELECTIONS The Republic of Kazakhstan can consider, on good reasons, that his transition towards democracy was favorable concluded with 26 April 2015 election.
H.E. Kazakhstan Ambassador-Daulet Batrashev(left) congratulated for his country democratic development by H.E.President Pofessor dr. Anton Caragea (center)-IRICE and Chairman Mihai Prundianu.
The country can be classified as a functional democracy, that can accede in the future, to the status of consolidated democracy, had declared Professor Dr. Anton Caragea. The final report was then officially entrusted to Kazakhstan Ambassador- H.E. Daulet Batrashev, together with the electoral monitoring group congratulations. Afterwards, the electoral monitoring body has outlined practical recommendations for future improvements in the electoral process and offered examples from their monitoring experiences, to be used as a template for declaring in the future Kazakhstan as a consolidated functional democracy.
ETHIOPIAN-ROMANIAN DIPLOMATIC DIALOGUE Today 9 July 2015, The President of Institute of International Relations and Economic Cooperation-Professor Dr. Anton Caragea participated in a consultation session with State Minister of Foreign Affairs of Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia-Berhane Gebre Christos, during the President official visit to Addis Ababa, at the invitation of the Ethiopian Prime Minister. The two personalities expressed satisfaction at the excellent bilateral relationship, and by the frequent high level visits. Professor Dr. Anton Caragea underlined that keeping the intense pace of this dialogue was a priority and declared that it would further enhance the bilateral relationship, including by identifying new sectorial cooperation opportunities. In his turn, Ethiopian Minister appreciated the dynamics of bilateral cultural and economic relations. Minister Berhane Gebre Christos recalled the very important role of the Romanian lobby for his country in international organization and for Ethiopia being nominated as WORLD BEST TOURIST DESTINATION FOR 2015 an action that will have a significant contribution to his country’s economic development. “I thanked Professor Dr. Anton Caragea for the support that the Romanian personalities provide for the Ethiopian world stage profile and for supporting my countries initiative in the world and the region”, stated Berhane Gebre Christos. The Ethiopian official also thanked President Dr. Anton Caragea for its constant and sustained support that it provides Ethiopia for the latter’s accession to the tourism structures, World Best Tourist Destination and World Capital of Culture and Tourism international competitions and expressed confidence that President Dr. Anton Caragea would further support Ethiopia, in view of a positive decision in this file. There was also an exchange of views on matters of interest on the international agenda, economic cooperation, cultural and diplomatic strengthening of ties.
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IRAQ AMBASSADOR VISITS TARGOVISTE
” On 12 February 2015, at the invitation of Professor Dr. Anton Caragea, President Director General of Institute of International Relations and Economic Cooperation (IRICE) H.E. Omer BerzinjiIraq Ambassador to Romania and his delegation where invited to visit Dambovita county, in order to analyze the economic, tourist and investment opportunities of the region. We are recalling our readers that: in September 2014, Professor Dr. Anton Caragea had decided to include the city of Targoviste in the diplomatic program of IRICE: Discover Romania! ″
On 12 February 2015, at the invitation of Professor Dr. Anton Caragea, President Director General of Institute of International Relations and Economic Cooperation (IRICE) H.E. Omer Berzinji- Iraq Ambassador to Romania and his delegation where invited to visit Dambovita county, in order to analyze the economic, tourist and investment opportunities of the region. We are recalling our readers that: in September 2014, Professor Dr. Anton Caragea had decided to include the city of Targoviste in the diplomatic program of IRICE: Discover Romania! During his visit, Ambassador Omer Berzinji presented, to the academic community of Valahia University of Targoviste, a conference destined to outline the main elements of today’s situation of Iraq, to present the main figures of anti-terror conflict that is raging in the country and to emphasize the image of better and united Iraq of tomorrow. On the rostrum, Professor Dr. Anton Caragea-IRICE Chairman had on his turn presented a paper on the Diplomatic Relations between Iraq and Romania (1919-2015) and outlined the main historical phases of the bilateral relations in the last century.
Iraq Ambassador Omer Ahmed Karim Berzinji at the place of execution of former Romanian leader-Nicolae Ceausescu during December 1989. revolution and touring the UNESCO Monastery of Dealu
In the concluding moments of the conference, at the proposal of Valahia University Rector-Professor Dr. Calin Oros, a thanking vote was addressed to H.E. Ambassador Omer Berzinji and Professor Dr. Anton Caragea for their presentations. After the conference Ambassador Omer Berzinji and his team from the embassy and Professor Dr. Anton Caragea enjoyed a presentation of the regional opportunities. Ambassador Omer Berzinji visited the main landmarks and historical and cultural monuments of the region such as: Valahia University, Princes Palace of Targoviste, Chindiei Tower, Dealu Monastery etc and the Revolution Museum with the place of execution of former President of Romania-Nicolae Ceausescu was specially opened for his visit and also enjoyed a trip to hotels, lodging facilities and economic objectives of the county. A special dinner in the honour of the high guests was offered by the authorities of the region and also a complex musical program that garnered the main figures of singers and actors of the county.In the concluding remarks of his visit H.E. Omer Berzinji- Iraq Ambassador had assessed the regional potential as a powerful driving force for local development and underlined the necessity for strengthening the relations in the sphere of economy and university cooperation between the regions of Iraq and Dambovita county and express his heartily felt gratitude for Professor Dr. Anton Caragea, Chairman of Institute of International Relations and Economic Cooperation for a perfect carved visit.
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”In the period between 25 to 26 September 2014, at the invitation of local authorities, Professor Dr. Anton Caragea, Chairman of Institute of International Relations and Economic Cooperation (IRICE) and Senator Ionel Agrigoroaei, from the Economic Committee of Romanian Parliament had visited the Dambovita county in order to analyze the economic, tourist and investment opportunities of the region.″
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CITY OF TARGOVISTE IS REGISTERED AS AN CULTURAL POINT IN “DISCOVER ROMANIA” DIPLOMATIC TRIPS PROGRAM In the period between 25 to 26 September 2014, at the invitation of local authorities, Professor Dr. Anton Caragea, Chairman of Institute of International Relations and Economic Cooperation (IRICE) and Senator Ionel Agrigoroaei, from the Economic Committee of Romanian Parliament had visited the Dambovita county in order to analyze the economic, tourist and investment opportunities of the region and to evaluate the inclusion of city of Targoviste in the diplomatic program of IRICE: Discover Romania!
Pofessor Dr. Anton Caragea (center)-IRICE and Senator Ionel Agrigoroaei and representatives of Tragoviste University During the visit where high-
lighted the enormous agricultural, industrial and economic opportunities of the Targoviste region. The local authorities of the region, asked Professor Dr. Anton Caragea-IRICE Chairman to support the promotion and presentation of the regional opportunities in order to reshuffle the economic profile of Targoviste. In the last span of time, IRICE had organized diplomatic visits in areas such as: Bucovina, Maramures, Hunedoara-Hateg, Danube Delta etc. the visit having City of Targoviste is the former capital of Kingdom of Romanian Lands from XIII century to XVI century and is as visible economic results. During his opportunity assesshome to medieval churches and palaces of unique ment visit, Professor Dr. Anton splendors Caragea had visited landmark historical and cultural monuments of the region such as: Valahia University, Princes Palace of Targoviste, Chindiei Tower, Dealu Monastery etc. The visit also encompasses assessments of economic centers of the region and mass media presentation and TV interviews at the main TV channels of the Dambovita region. In the concluding remarks of his visit, Professor Dr. Anton Caragea had assessed the regional potential as a powerful driving force for local development and underlined that the only chance for Targoviste is the development as cultural, academic and research center in the region, attracting foreign capital and investors interested in promoting research activities. The city of Targoviste is an opportunity that cannot be overlook by diplomatic community, concluded the Chairman of Institute of International Relations and Economic Cooperation.
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ROMANIA-PALESTINE FRIENDLY DIALOGUE
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On 29 September 2014, has taken place the protocol and taking office meeting between Prof. Dr. Anton Caragea, Chairman of Institute of International Relations and Economic Cooperation and H.E. Fuad Kokaly, Ambassador of State of Palestine. Opening the protocol meeting, Prof. Dr. Anton Caragea expressed his decision to meet, from the first moment, the Ambassador of State of Palestine in sign of appreciation for the long and common history between Romania and Palestine and emphasized the fact that Romania was the first non-Arab country to recognize Palestine Liberation Organization, as the legitimate representative of Palestinian people and in 1988 to recognize the State of Palestine. H.E. Ambassador Fuad Kokaly presented the latest achievements in bilateral relations and hopes for building new bridges of cooperation between Romania and Palestine. The main issue tabled during the dialogue was related to: developing educational and university cooperation between the two countries, accepting more Palestinian students in Romanian higher education system on the bases of independent financial contribution. Other issues highlighted where: opening in Romania a Palestinian financial institution in order to support the developing of bilateral economic relation, supporting tourism development and fostering the positive image of Palestinian realities in Romanian mass-media. The parties had appreciated that between Romanian and Palestine there are large areas of common interests, designed to forge a good understanding between the two nations. The open and fruitful dialogue had continued on concrete aspects and analyses of economic, political and cultural bilateral relations and on ways of fostering this cooperation on to the future.
OFFICIAL EXCHANGES OF MESSAGES BETWEEN BAGHDAD AND BUCHAREST Romania-Iraq relationship is growing rapidly, with the exertions of diplomats from the two countries. On 2 of October 2014, H. E. Ambassador of Iraq-Omer Berzinji had entrusted upon H. E. Professor Dr. Anton Caragea the official thanking note of H.E. President Fuad Masum of Iraq in response to the congratulation message for his election as president, offered by Chairman of Institute of International Relations and Economic Cooperation-Dr. Anton Caragea. We highlight the fact that: is the first ever message of election validity recognition, offered for a country in the Middle East region and the first such high level message after a two decades hiatus in the Romania-Iraq bilateral relationship. We must also emphasize that the Romanian message of support and recognition was the second received in Baghdad, after the United States message, and ambassador Omer Berzinji was congratulated for obtaining a rapid response from the Romanian side. Professor Dr. Anton Caragea had underlined this recognition of Iraqi elections as a symbol, not just of the rapprochement between the two countries, but also a clear recognition of the efforts of H. E. Ambassador Omer Berzinji that was not solely elected as BEST AMBASSADOR FOR 2013, but also succeeded in revitalize the bilateral connection. The exchange of congratulatory messages , the recognition of political recent evolution`s and the clearly stated desired of H.E. President Fuad Masum to continue the development of economic cooperation with Romania, as well as the positive trend of cultural and diplomatic cooperation are creating the basis for a rosy future in Romania-Iraqi friendship.
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Parliament is increasing his presence in the country’s foreign policy and is throwing his wait in supporting the promotion of Romania’s strategic friendships. The bilateral relation with Kazakhstan is of tremendous significance for fostering our country’s relations with Central Asia and in promoting the concept of the New Silk Road in XXI century, a road that will connect the emerging markets of Asia with the European developed economies.″
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ROMANIAN PARLIAMENT IS HONORING THE STRATEGIC FRIENDSHIP WITH KAZAKHSTAN Romanian Parliament is increasing his presence in the country’s foreign policy and is throwing his wait in supporting the promotion of Romania’s strategic friendships. The bilateral relation with Kazakhstan is of tremendous significance for fostering our country’s relations with Central Asia and in promoting the concept of the New Silk Road in XXI century, a road that will connect the emerging markets of Asia with the European developed economies. In order to underline this impressive significance of Romania-Kazakhstan cooperation, under the high patronage of Institute of International Relations and Economic Cooperation, the key officials of Romanian Parliament had offered a perfect welcoming to the new Kazakhstan ambassador in our country HE. Daulet Batrashev. The Chairman of Romanian Senate Energy and Transport Committee, Vice-President-Florin Constantinescu emphasized the economic significance of the Kazakhstan presence, as the key player on Romanian energy market, by the investments projects of KazMunayGaz. Today’s Kazakhstan is the strategic investor in the energy sector and the second foreign investor in Romania’s economy. Ambassador Daulet Batrashev presented his country farsighted economic strategy-Nurly Zhol, outlined by President Nursultan Nazarbayev and emphasized the role Romania can play as the hub of energy supplies coming from Kazakhstan and as the terminal point of the energy route, connecting Kazakhstan and Europe and informed the Senate leader of the acquisition by Kazakhstani side of the Georgian port of Batumi, a positive development in increasing H.E. Daulet Batrashev-Kazakhstan Ambassador the bilateral trade between the receives the Romanian Senate decoration from two countries.
Chairman-Senator Florin Constantinescu.
In the end of the meeting, Mr. Florin Constantinescu- Chairman of Romanian Senate Energy and Transport Committee has officially invited the leaders of Kazakhstan parliament to attend the Silk Road Conference to be held with the support of Professor Dr. Anton Caragea, President DirectorGeneral of Institute of International Relations and Economic Cooperation. As a sign of the Romanian Parliament commitment to develop the relation with Kazakhstan, Senator Florin Constantinescu bestow upon H.E. Kazakhstan Ambassador Daulet Batrashev the Romanian Senate Medal and awarded the same medal to Professor Dr. Anton Caragea, President Director-General of Institute of International Relations and Economic Cooperation. He clearly marked the Romanian gratitude for the Kazakhstan role in supporting the strategic relationship with Romania and for investing in our country economy and especially for creating in Kazakhstan a model society of development and inclusiveness, in full accordance with the human rights standards of today.
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ROMANIAN PARLIAMENT IS HONORING THE STRATEGIC FRIENDSHIP WITH KAZAKHSTAN
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Daulet Batrashev also presented the experience of the Assembly of People’s of Kazakhstan, a perfect designed institution to fulfill the desires of all minorities, leaving in harmony on the territory of Kazakhstan. In the end of the meeting, Chairman Marcel Bujor had offered to H.E. Ambassador Daulet Batrashev the 150 years of Romanian Senate Plaque and offered another commemorative plaque to Professor Dr. Anton Caragea, President IRICE.″
Ambassador Daulet Batrashev presented the updated situation of the Romanian minority leaving in Kazakhstan and topping 26.000 members and enjoying constitutional rights and law protection in developing and preserving their culture and traditions. The Ambassador Daulet Batrashev also presented the experience of the Assembly of People’s of Kazakhstan, a perfect designed institution to fulfill the desires of all minorities, leaving in harmony on the territory of Kazakhstan. In the end of the meeting, Chairman Marcel Bujor had offered to H.E. Ambassador Daulet Batrashev the 150 years of Romanian Senate Plaque and offered another commemorative plaque to Professor Dr. Anton Caragea, President Director General of Institute of International Relations and Economic Cooperation. H.E. Ambassador Daulet Batrashev was afterwards received by Vice-Leader of Romanian Chamber of Deputies Mrs. Liliana Ciobanu and by Senator Ionel Agrigoroaei from National Defense Committee and from Economic, Industry and Services Committee of the Parliament. In all their declarations the ParliaSenator Marcel Dumitru Bujor entrust the official ment leaders emphasized the invitation for a high level Kazakhstan importance of the Romanianparliamentary delegation. Kazakhstan relations and the seriousness that Romanian political and economic leadership is investing in the strategic friendship between the two countries. Professor Dr. Anton Caragea, President Director-General of Institute of International Relations and Economic Cooperation had concluded the visit to the Parliament by appreciating that: the impressive welcoming staged by the Senate and Chamber of Deputies for Ambassador Daulet Batrashev is self explanatory proof of the high esteem that Kazakhstan is enjoying in the Romanian society.
H.E. Ambassador Daulet Batrashev received with full pomp at the Romanian Parliament: a sign perfect friendship.
No other ambassador has being welcomed in such a manner, befitting to a strategic friendship, the friendship between Romania and Kazakhstan.
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AN OUTSTANDING E SIMON BOLIVAR-THE LIBERATOR OF AMERICA IS PLACED ON A LOFTY PLINTH IN AN EVENT HOSTED BY VENEZUELAN AMBASSADOR The final moments of 2014 had put under the limelight the relevance of cultural diplomacy by the activities organized by the Embassy of Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela.
” On December 17th 2014, at the monument of revolutionary hero Simon Bolivar, in the punctilious management of Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela Embassy, a pay homage gathering has taken place, on the occasion of marking 184 years from the passing of Latin American liberator.″
H.E. Victor Ramon Carazo- Venezuelan Ambassador had open the string of cultural events destined to promote the Republic of Venezuela to Romanian public via the art and painting exhibition-Artistic Images from Venezuela. The public present on the venue of the exhibition had unanimously appreciated the vitality and value of the exhibited Venezuelan art and gratefully offered the credit for the event to Ambassador Victor Ramon Carazo who succeeded in opening a window of understanding towards the south-American cultural environment.
The flower repository at the statue of Simon Bolivaramerican hero: H.E. Venezuelan Ambassador Victor On December 17th 2014, at the Ramon Carazo, Professor Dr. Anton Caragea, monument of revolutionary President General Director of Institute of hero Simon Bolivar, in the puncInternational Relations and Economic Cooperation tilious management of Boliand Professor Dr. Mircea Constantinescu-Director varian Republic of Venezuela European Academy (from right to left). Embassy, a pay homage gathering has taken place, on the occasion of marking 184 years from the passing of Latin American liberator. On the rostrum, Ambassador Victor Ramon Carazo has outlined a profusely speech, full of argumentative value and accented the importance of theoretical legacy of the great paragon and polymath and revolutionary giant: Simon Bolivar. His revolutionary theory is still resonating today and is offering symbolism and direction and is kindling the generous ideas of President Hugo Chavez and today is powering the revolutionary activities of President Nicolas Maduro. Professor Dr. Anton Caragea, President General Director of Institute of International Relations and Economic Cooperation, present on the venue, had highly praised the efforts of Ambassador Victor Ramon Carazo to outline the today’s realities of Venezuela for the benefit of Romanian public. Also we must be appreciative of his wealth of cultural activities, that are presenting a burgeoning cultural Venezuela. Today the number of Romanians who know and are friendly towards Venezuela is increasingly rapidly, with the successful exertions of ambassador Victor Ramon Carazo, concluded Professor Dr. Anton Caragea.
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AN OUTSTANDING E NATIONAL DAY OF THE STATE OF QATAR OFFICIALLY MARKED IN ROMANIA
� On the occasion of the 18 DecemberNational Day of the State of Qatar, a date that marks the accession of Sheikh Jassim bin Mohamed bin Thani , Professor Dr. Anton Caragea, President Director General of Institute of International Relations and Economic Cooperation had officially addressed a message of congratulation to H.H. Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar.″
On the occasion of the 18 DecemberNational Day of the State of Qatar, a date that marks the accession of Sheikh Jassim bin Mohamed bin Thani , Professor Dr. Anton Caragea, President Director General of Institute of International Relations and Economic Cooperation had officially addressed a message of congratulation to H.H. Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar. We have to mention that this congratulatory message addressed by President Director General of Institute of International Relations and Economic Cooperation is the first in the history of bilateral relation.
H.H. Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani-Emir of the State of Qatar congratulated for his policies oriented for the betterment of the life of Qatari people.
The congratulatory message express: the
full appreciation and admiration for the achievements of the State of Qatar.
In the last span of time, to the world admiration, Qatar has become the home of land -marking cultural projects like: Msheireb Enrichment Center, had marked important developments in economic arena, obtained impressive successes like successful biding for hosting the 2020 World Olympics and starting a successful campaign for tourism promotion and transforming Doha in a touristic hub for Asia and Europe. As such I express my full admiration and support and I convey to Your Highness our joy and appreciation for the successes registered by Qatar. The message continues highlighting that: Romania is witnessing with interest and friendship the path for development and peace taken by the people of the State of Qatar under Your Highness benevolent politic and I hope that, with Your Highness support, the relations between Romania and Qatar will continue to rapidly develop on cultural, economic and political arena proving the vitality of the bilateral relation. On a personal level, I wish to take this opportunity to congratulate Your Highness on your strides in promoting the State of Qatar on international arena and in creating the best living condition for your people and I also take this opportunity to wish Your Highness health, joy and working power for the betterment of the life of Qatari citizens. In a separate message, addressed to H.E. Saad Mohamed Saad Al-Kobaisi-ambassador of the State of Qatar, the President of Institute of International Relations and Economic Cooperation had presented his congratulation for this remarkable achievements in successfully developing the bilateral relation during the last year:
2014 had registered a positive turn in the relations between the State of Qatar and Romania with important moments like: the Romanian participation in the Qatar Interreligious Dialogue Conference in March 2014 in Doha, the open and fruitful dialogue
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” It can be safely considered that: 18 December 2014 will remain as a perfect celebratory date in the bilateral relation and will help instill the bilateral respect and friendship between Romania and State of Qatar ″
” On 3rd December 2014, under the meticulous organization of the leader in efficiency of the diplomatic corps, H.E. Omer Ahmed Karim Berzinji -Iraq Ambassador to Romania had taken place a cultural night with music specific to Iraqi Kurdistan.″
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NATIONAL DAY OF THE STATE OF QATAR OFFICIALLY MARKED IN ROMANIA sustained during this period with the representatives of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Qatar, the open dialogue constructed with the Chairman of Qatar News Agency and with the President of Qatar National Television- Sheik Abdulaziz Thani AlThani. This year had marked also a first in the bilateral relation, when the State of Qatar was the guest of honor on the venue of the ROMANIAN BOOK AWARD CEREMONY and the State of Qatar had bask in the positive attention of the academic and literary community of Romania. 2014 marked also sustained consultations on the areas of political, economic and cultural cooperation at a level never reached until now with the exertions of Ambassador Saad Al Kobaisi,concluded Professor Dr. Anton Caragea his special message on the occasion of National Day of State of Qatar. It can be safely considered that: 18 December 2014 will remain as a perfect celebratory date in the bilateral relation and will help instill the bilateral respect and friendship between Romania and State of Qatar.
THE KURDISTAN NATIONAL ORCHESTRA IS PLAYING AT THE INVITATION OF THE BEST AMBASSADOR IN 2013-OMER BERZINJI On 3rd December 2014, under the meticulous organization of the leader in efficiency of the diplomatic corps, H.E. Omer Ahmed Karim Berzinji -Iraq Ambassador to Romania had taken place a cultural night with music specific to Iraqi Kurdistan. The special cultural event was hosted at the National Museum of Art of Romania. The orchestra and the Kurdish tenors had mesmerize the Romanian public with bold and passionate interpretation of famous world melodies and offering as a first time on Romanian stage, traditional Kurdish folk melodies, full of specificity. Professor Dr. Anton Caragea, President Director General of the Institute of International Relations and Economic Cooperation, had declared that he highly appreciate the musical selection put forward and especially the passionate interpretation and professionalism of the Kurdish Orchestra that presented themselves with outstanding craftsmanship to Romanian public. Professor Dr. Anton Caragea had addressed congratulations to the staff of the Embassy of the Republic of Iraq to Romania for irreproachable organization of the event and especially for the exertion of the full hearted and enthusiastic Ambassador Omer Ahmed Karim Berzinji. He is succeeding in creating a perfect image of Iraq with his devotion for his country. We recall to the readers that: in March 2014 in the presence of the leadership of Romanian Parliament and academic community, H.E. Ambassador Omer Ahmed Karim Berzinji had received the recognition of his activities accompanied with the title of BEST AMBASSADOR FOR 2013 and the insignia of his role as a leader of the most efficient diplomats accredited to Romania.
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IRAQI AMBASSADOR DECORATED AT THE END OF HIS DIPLOMATIC MISSION IN ROMANIA
� Prof. Dr. Anton Caragea informed Ambassador Omer Berzinji that for his outstanding activity he will receive the Parliament medal, an honour that was last On 13 of February 2015 the working meeting between H.E.Professor Dr. Anton, Presioffered in 2010 to dent Director-General of Institute of International Relations and Economic and Iraq AmbasOmer Ahmed Karim Berzinji-BEST AMBASSADOR TO ROMANIA IN 2013 had taken United Arab Emirates sadorplace. Ambassador-Yacoub H.E. Professor Dr. Anton Caragea had started the dialogue by congratulating full heartily Yousef al Hosani. Ambassador Omer Ahmed Karim Berzinji for his extraordinary achievements during the two year and for being elected as BEST AMBASSADOR FOR 2013 and 2014 and also After five years we last expressed his congratulation at the end of his mission in Romanian for the high and responsibility post that is waiting for him in Iraq as a leader in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. have another ambassador that We must note that always the ambassadors selected as BEST AMBASSADORS TO ROMAwhere entrusted higher honours and responsibilities in their home country, a factor succeeded in creating NIA that is self explanatory for the importance of being recognized by their peers in their future bridges of friendship careers, concluded Prof. Dr. Anton Caragea. between his country On this occasion, Prof. Dr. Anton Caragea informed Ambassador Omer Berzinji that for his activity he will receive the Parliament medal, an honour that was last offered and Romania, a factor outstanding in 2010 to United Arab Emirates Ambassador-Yacoub Yousef al Hosani. After five years we have another ambassador that succeeded in creating bridges of friendthat must be ship between his country and Romania, a factor that must be recognized and appreciated, recognized and declared Prof. Dr. Anton Caragea. Napoleon soldiers have in their grasps the marshal baton also diplomats have in their appreciated, declared Like grasp the recognition of their diplomatic activity and some of them succeed in elevating themselves to this position. Ambassador Omer Berzinji is such a success story. Prof. Dr. Anton Caragea. Answering to comments made by Professor Dr. Anton Caragea, H.E. Ambassador Omer Ahmed Karim Berzinji underlined that Republic of Iraq is also interested in political, cultural Berzinji-Iraq and economic cooperation with Romania and the encouragement received during his mission in Romania from Prof. Dr. Anton Caragea where instrumental in his achievements Ambassador to and in launching the bilateral dialogue. Romania.″ The meeting had continued with a large area of issues raised in open dialogue between Professor Dr. Anton Caragea and Ambassador Omer Ahmed Karim Berzinji. The long and open dialogue, full of substance, was considered as extremely useful for the parties and the desire to continue this dialogue in the next period was underlined by the parties.
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OPEN DIALOGUE BETWEEN ROMANIA AND KINGDOM OF JORDAN
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Prof. Dr. Anton Caragea, President Director-General of Institute of International Relations and Economic Cooperation and H.E. Mr. Saker Malkawi, Ambassador of Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan On 3 of November 2014 the taking office, protocol meeting, between Prof. Dr. Anton Caragea, President Director-General of Institute of International Relations and Economic Cooperation and H.E. Mr. Saker Malkawi, Ambassador of Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan had taken place. Prof. Dr. Anton Caragea express his heart felt congratulation on the occasion of beginning of mandate of Mr. Saker Malkawi, appreciating that between Romanian and Jordan we can observe a large area of common interests , designed to forge a good understanding between the two nations . The Romania- Jordanian relationship must be an example for a better relation between Romania and Middle Eastern countries. If in the last period the bilateral dialogue, especially economic cooperation with this area was faltering, now it is an auspicious moment for reconstructing and rebuilding this framework of dialogue and friendship. Ambassador Saker Malkawi had expressed his appreciation for the encouragement`s offered by Prof.Dr.Anton Caragea and had stated that the vision of developing and fostering new economic, politic and cultural relations between the two nations is a shared vision. The dialogue had continued on concrete aspects and analyses of economic, political and cultural bilateral relations and on ways of fostering this dialogue on to the future. Especially important was the common analysis of the region problems and evolution`s and the shared vision in a Middle East free of terrorism menaces, living in peace and development, a vision that drive`s Jordan and Romania towards cooperation with a mutual goal. The dialogue led the foundations of a successful diplomatic mandate and fostering the relations between Romanian and Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and constitutes a promise for re-launching a Romanian diplomatic action towards Jordan in the nearest future.
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” On 28 of October 2014 the taking office, protocol meeting, between Prof. Dr. Anton Caragea, President General-Director of Institute of International Relations and Economic Cooperation and H.E. Dr. Alaa Elhadidi, Ambassador of Republic of Egypt had taken place.″ ” On 9 June 2015 the taking office, protocol meeting, between Prof. Dr.Anton Caragea, President Director-General of Institute of International Relations and Economic Cooperation and H.E. Hussain Sinjari, Ambassador of Republic of Iraq, had taken place.″
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ROMANIA-EGYPT ECONOMIC COOPERATION AT THE CENTER OF BILATERAL DIALOGUE On 28 of October 2014 the taking office, protocol meeting, between Prof. Dr. Anton Caragea, President General-Director of Institute of International Relations and Economic Cooperation and H.E. Dr. Alaa Elhadidi, Ambassador of Republic of Egypt had taken place. Professor Dr. Anton Caragea express his amicable fillings and friendly interest towards the recent evolution`s in Egypt, evolution`s, that are consolidating Egypt`s economic development. Egypt`s transition toward stability is witnessed with sympathy and interest in Romania, emphasized Prof.Dr. Anton Caragea. Ambassador Dr. Alaa Elhadidi presented the latest achievements in bilateral relations and the vision for re-opening the economic cooperation, developing parliamentary dialogue and strengthening cultural relations and building new bridges of understanding between Romania and Egypt. The parties had appreciated that: between Romanian and Egypt there are large areas of common interests, designed to forge a good understanding between the two nations and now it is an auspicious moment for reconstructing and rebuilding this framework of dialogue and friendship.
ROMANIA REMAINS INTERESTED IN IRAQ DEVELOPMENT On 9 June 2015 the taking office, protocol meeting, between Prof. Dr.Anton Caragea, President Director-General of Institute of International Relations and Economic Cooperation and H.E. Hussain Sinjari, Ambassador of Republic of Iraq, had taken place. Prof. Dr.Anton Caragea express his heart felted congratulation on the occasion of beginning of mandate of H.E. Hussain Sinjari and stated that Iraq was and it will always be considered a strong ally and friend of Romania in the Middle East region and expressing the view that we have all the unmistakable signs of a successful strategic friendship. The Romania-Iraq relationship must be an example of constructing strong relation between Romania and countries of the Middle East. In the last decade the bilateral dialogue with Iraq was exceptional in amplitude, seriousness and efficacy and this bilateral long term commitment is constitute an obligation for both of the countries to continue building this framework of dialogue and friendship. H.E. Hussain Sinjari had expressed his appreciation for the encouragement`s offered by Prof.Dr.Anton Caragea and had stated that the vision of a economic, politic and cultural special relationship between Romanian and Iraq is a mutual shared vision. The dialogue had continued on concrete aspects and analyses of economic, political and cultural bilateral relations and on ways of fostering this dialogue on to the future.
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2015-ROMANIAN ECONOMIC DIPLOMACY
” The DIPLOMATIC WINE selection is destined to present to the world the main values of Romanian and European wine culture for 2015 and will represent the embodiment of the BEST WINES FOR 2015. The ceremony has taken place in the presence of the Diplomatic corps, accredited to Romania and representatives of European Council on Tourism and Trade, Institute of International Relations and Economic Cooperation, Minister of Tourism-Mrs. Simona Man-President of National Tourism Authority, European Parliament representatives and Deputy Secretary General of Romanian Government-Mr. Liviu Neagu.″
ROMANIAN DIPLOMATIC WINE IN 2015 IS PRODUCED BY COTNARI HOUSE OF WINE From left to right: Deputy General Secretary of Government-Liviu Neagu, Mrs. Simona ManMinister-President of National Tourism Authority, Prof.Dr. Anton CarageaPresident General Director of IRICE, Victor DeleanuPresident Cotnari House of Wines-creator of DIPLOMATIC WINE, senator Ionel Agrigoroaei, Stefan Timofti-sommelier House of Wines-COTNARI.
On the occasion of the International Wine Fair-Good Wine 2014, the ceremony for unveiling DIPLOMATIC WINE for 2015 has taken place. The DIPLOMATIC WINE selection is destined to present to the world the main values of Romanian and European wine culture for 2015 and will represent the embodiment of the BEST WINES FOR 2015. The ceremony has taken place in the presence of the Diplomatic corps, accredited to Romania and representatives of European Council on Tourism and Trade, Institute of International Relations and Economic Cooperation, Minister of Tourism-Mrs. Simona ManPresident of National Tourism Authority, European Parliament representatives and Deputy Secretary General of Romanian Government-Mr. Liviu Neagu. The ceremony was opened by the tasting of the diplomatic wine-Feteasca Neagra (Black Girl) from Cotnari House of Wines, Dominium series. The wines where introduced to the public by the Cotnari House of Wines sommelier –Stefan Timofti , who underlined the pure Romanian traits of Feteasca Neagra wine ilk, who’s traces in history goes as far as Cucuteni Culture (5.000 years ago),a perfect representative wine for Romanian and House of Cotnari. In sign of recognition of the intrinsic value of the Feteasca Neagra wine, produced by COTNARI House of Wines, the Deputy Secretary General of the Government, Mr. Liviu Neagu handover on behalf of Institute of International Relations and Economic Cooperation the special prize for the wine maker George Malutan, who was hailed as the WINEMAKER OF THE YEAR. The Prize for DIPLOMATIC WINE Afterwards was tasted the second place on diplomatic FOR 2015 creator- Chairman of wine competition, the famous Fat Lady of Cotnari (Grasa COTNARI-House of Winede Cotnari), dry wine, a historical achievement. Mr.Victor Deleanu.
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2015-ROMANIAN ECONOMIC DIPLOMACY ROMANIAN DIPLOMATIC WINE IN 2015 IS PRODUCED BY COTNARI HOUSE OF WINE The Grasa de Cotnari wine is an old traditional wine, in use at the Moldavian king’s court. The wine expert and sommelier of COTNARI House of Wines, Mr. Stefan Timofti, outlined for the public benefit the main characteristics and the typical structure of the wine assortments from Grasa de Cotnari.
” Professor Dr. Anton Caragea, President General-Director of Institute of International Relations and Economic Cooperation, together with Tourism Minister President Mrs. Simona Man, presented the Chairman of COTNARI House of Wines Mr. Victor Deleanu with the Prize for DIPLOMATIC WINE FOR 2015.″
This is considered as a high quality and long lasting wine, famous around the world. The Senator Ionel Agrigoroaei has presented the prize for BEST WINEMAKER OF THE YEAR to the Victor Deleanu – Chairman of COTNARI-House of Wines, in sign of recognition for his exertions in promoting Romanian wines on international stage and for the tremendous achievement of being elected as the creator of the DIPLOMATIC WINE FOR 2015-Best wine of Romania. The long awaited moment, of DIPLOMATIC WINE ceremony, had started with the public presentation of the best wine-Bohotin Basil (Busuioaca de Bohotin) an exceptional wine by his traits of persistence, pun gent aroma of exceptional quality. The Busuioaca de Bohotin obtained the first place as the perfect wine, encompassing aroma, technologies and long lasting palates. Professor Dr. Anton Caragea, President GeneralDirector of Institute of International Relations and Economic Cooperation, together with Tourism Minister President Mrs. Simona Man, presented the Chairman of COTNARI House of Wines Mr. Victor Deleanu with the Prize for DIPLOMATIC WINE FOR 2015.
The Prize for DIPLOMATIC WINE FOR 2015 creator- Chairman of COTNARIHouse of Wine-Mr.Victor Deleanu.
Mr.Stefan Timofti-sommelier at COTNARI-House of Wines is unveiling the Grasa de Cotnari (place II at Diplomatic Wine 2015).
This was in appreciation for the company role in promoting Romanian wines and for constructing the wine that will be promoted for a year long period, as the quintessence of everything that Romanian wine industry is having precious. .In the closing moments of the festivity, the ambassadors and European officials, took the opportunity to enjoy countless wines from COTNARI house of wines and received special wines, branded for the event, ambassador wines, that will spread the magic of the Romanian and European wines across the world.
The Ceremony for Diplomatic Wine for 2015 marked a central point in promoting Romanian wines authentic values and highlighted the economical and oenological tourism potential of our country on a world stage.
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VICTOR DELEANU IS NAMED THE NEW WINEMAKER OF THE YEAR (2014)
” The perfect moment in the life of any oenology expert is his international achievements recognition by the famous title of WINEMAKER OF THE YEAR. On 6 December 2014, on the ceremony to present the best Romanian wines and on the venue for unveiling the DIPLOMATIC WINE for 2015, Mr. Victor Deleanu-Chairman of the COTNARI-House of Wines, the author of the Romanian wine`s ilk’s revolution, received in a festive ambiance the title for BEST WINEMAKER OF THE YEAR.″
The perfect moment in the life of any oenology expert is his international achievements recognition by the famous title of WINEMAKER OF THE YEAR. On 6 December 2014, on the ceremony to present the best Romanian wines and on the venue for unveiling the DIPLOMATIC WINE for 2015, Mr. Victor Deleanu-Chairman of the COTNARI-House of Wines, the author of the Romanian wine`s ilk’s Mr. Victor Deleanu is hailed as the WINEMAKER OF revolution, received in a festive ambiTHE YEAR (2014) ance the title for BEST WINEMAKER OF THE YEAR. Over 20 diplomats from three continents, plus European and Romanian officials and European parliamentarians where present on the venue in order to try out the wines created by the oenological specialists of COTNARI- House of Wines, wines crowned as the DIPLOMATIC WINE of 2015. Professor Dr. Anton Caragea, President General-Director of Institute of International Relations and Economic Cooperation had complimented the exertions of Chairman Victor Deleanu to promote the Romanian wines, wines of exceptional quality thru the world and his decision to unleash the revolution of the Romanian wines assortments. This wine revolution hopes to place in the first rank of the wine making process the assortment of the grape, the aroma and the persistence naturally present in the Romanian wipe grapes.Based on this grapes, exceptional wines can be carved out, this is the manifest credo of the owner and wine creator of Cotnari-House of Wines-Mr. Victor Deleanu, creed validated by the election of his wines as the BEST ROMANIAN WINE for 2015DIPLOMATIC WINE. COTNARI-HOUSE OF WINES is an ambitious project that is encompassing a plantation with total of 350 hectares, out of which 100 hectares are cultivated with the famous Romanian grape variety: Feteasca Neagra(Black Girl), the Busuioaca de Bohotin(Bohotin Basil) , world celebrated for his unique flavour is cultivated on 75 hectares, the Tamaioasa Romaneasca (Romanian Incense Flavour) favoured by the connoisseurs for his strong taste, unique palates, can be found on other 75 hectares, Feteasca Alba(White Girl) is produced on 50 hectares and the Grasa de Cotnari ( Fat Lady of Cotnari) assortment , which is on good reason named as the Romania treasure and is comprised in natural patrimony, is cultivated on 50 hectares. In order to properly recognize this serious, constant and sustained line of achievements, it was normal that the WINEMAKER OF THE YEAR title to be awarded to oenological team from COTNARI-House of Wines lead by Chairman Victor Deleanu. In the thunderous applause’s of the diplomats and official`s present at the venue, Professor Dr. Anton Caragea, President General-Director of Institute of International Relations and Economic Cooperation had conferred the designation of WINEMAKER OF THE YEAR to the Chairman of COTNARI House of Wines, for his exertion in promoting wine culture and the specificity of Romanian wines.
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PROMOTING ROMANIAN WINES. A SPECIAL TASK FOR ROMANIAN DIPLOMATS
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Parliament has opened his gates to allow for the members of the diplomatic corps, foreign diplomats in visit to Romania and members of Parliament to meet the ambassador of Romanian wine, THE BEST WINE OF ROMANIA FOR 2015-the wine created by COTNARI House of Wine. The event has taken place on 3 March 2015 and has being attended by dozens of parliamentarians.″
PALACE OF PARLIAMENT IS WELCOMING A NEW ROMANIAN AMBASSADOR: COTNARI HOUSE OF WINE The Palace of Parliament has opened his gates to allow for the members of the diplomatic corps, foreign diplomats in visit to Romania and members of Parliament to meet the ambassador of Romanian wine, THE BEST WINE OF ROMANIA FOR 2015-the wine created by COTNARI House of Wine. The event has taken place on 3 March 2015 and has being attended by dozens of parliamentarians. Together with the leaders of the Parliament, on the presentation of the ROMANIAN DIPLOMATIC WINE where present also 23 diplomatic representatives and amongst the Romanian personalities that had enjoyed the perfect wine where: Senate Leader-Florin ConstantinescuChairman of the Energy, Industry and Transport Committee of the Parliament, Professor Dr. Anton Caragea-President General Director of Institute of International Relations and Economic Cooperation of Romania, Senator Marcel Dumitru Bujor-President of the Committee for Romanians Abroad and International Relations, Deputy Costel Alexe-Chairman of the Romania-Kazakhstan Parliamentary Friendship Group, UNESCO Committee-Senator Constantin Popa, senators Ionel Agrigoroaei and Ciprian Rogojan from Defense Committee and European Affairs Committee. The DIPLOMATIC WINE, the achievement of COTNARI House of Wine had mesmerized the political and diplomatic elite from Europe, Romania and the world, elite that have the opportunity to taste the aroma, perfume and the longlasting taste of wines from DOMINIUM and COLOCQUIUM series of wine. The stars of the tasting ceremony where the rapidly exhausted assortments like: Colloquium at Moscow (Grasa de Cotnari), Colloquium at Paris (Busuioaca de Bohotin) and White and Read girly (Feteasca Neagra and Feteasca Alba) THE BEST WINE OF ROMANIA FOR 2015 was from DOMINIUM series of Cotnari tasted at the Palace of Parliament by the wines. diplomatic and political elite. For all those present on the venue the wines presented were noted as solid wines, easy to place on the highest international quality standard and representing the Romanian terroir blended with the perfect latest wine making technologies. The Romanian wine has by now his best ambassador in the world, the Cotnari house of wine -DIPLOMATC WINE, was the unanimous conclusion of the personalities present on the venue. Presenting the BEST WINE OF ROMANIA, in a ceremony hosted in Palace of Parliament, another landmark of our country is perfectly carved and I think is equating two images of Romania in the world: the DIPLOMATIC WINE, the best European wine and the building of the Parliament, the greatest European official building and the second in the world. This are today to landmarks that are making us proud and are felicitous intertwined, appreciated Professor Dr. Anton Caragea-IRICE President Director General.
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International Wine Fair GoodWine HELD IN ROMANIA
” On 21 March 2015
at the Romexpo Hall in Bucharest, the opening ceremony of International Wine Fair GoodWine has taken place. On this occasion, Professor Dr. Anton Caragea, accompanied by a delegation of parliamentarians and diplomats had opened the Venue and visited the stand of CASA DE VINURI COTNARI (COTNARI HOUSE OF WINE) the creator of Romanian Diplomatic Wine for 2015.″
On 21 March 2015 at the Romexpo Hall in Bucharest, the opening ceremony of International Wine Fair GoodWine has taken place. On this occasion, Professor Dr. Anton Caragea-President General Director of Institute of International Relations and Economic Cooperation, accompanied by a delegation of parliamentarians and diplomats had opened the Venue and visited the stand of CASA DE VINURI COTNARI (COTNARI HOUSE OF WINE) the creator of Romanian Diplomatic Wine for 2015. COTNARI HOUSE OF WINE had presented, on the opening of International Wine Fair GoodWine, a selection of the best wines of 2015: the BUSUIOACA DE BOHOTIN (Bohotin Basilicum)-COLLOQUIUM IN PARIS wine, who conquered the public with his pungent aroma, fine pearled image and the apple and fruity dominated taste a wine nearing perfection and marked with 98 points out of 100 for the flowery flavor. The wine presentation continued with another star of COTNARI-DIPLOMATIC WINE: the
Diplomats are enjoying COTNARI HOUSE OF WINES -The Best Romanian Red Wine for 2015
George Malutan –BEST WINE CREATOR FOR 2014
Rose Wine from Dominium (Domenii) series of COTNARI HOUSE OF WINE and the Black Girly (Feteasca Neagra) from Dominium, launched in the spring of 2014. Was presented also a wine preferred by European tasters: the special Fat Lady of Cotnari (Grasa de Cotnari) a wine that conquered all hearts by his long-lasting aroma, fine taste and technological mastery. The BUSUIOACA DE BOHOTIN (Bohotin Basilicum)-by COTNARI HOUSE OF WINE was undoubtedly the Queen of the festivity. The international recognitions had poured on the BUSUIOACA DE BOHOTIN: noted as the perfect European Wine in December 2014 and voted by the diplomatic committee in December 2014 at Good Wine, as the BEST ROMANIAN WINE in 2015, it catches the eyes of all the visitors and lovers of good wine. THE COTNARI HOUSE OF WINE had presented also the celebrated national wine assortment: Feteasca Neagra in two separate editions. One, under the brand of Domains (Domenii) and a special and unique surprise the presentation of the new FETEASCA NEAGRA of 2014 both united by a perfect mastery of the tannins, a perfect maturity potential that is promising a good evolution in the bottle and will offer full enjoyment to the consumers for many years to come.
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International Wine Fair GoodWine HELD IN ROMANIA
” Presenting his
assessment on the International Wine Fair GoodWine March 2015, Professor Dr. Anton Caragea- PresidentGeneral Director of Institute of International Relations and Economic Cooperation stated that the event has proved the evergrowing level of Romanian wine industry and of Romanian wine producers, perfect represented by the COTNARI HOUSE OF WINE- the creator of Romanian Diplomatic Wine.″
The guests present on the venue, crowded to taste the Busuiaca de BohotinTHE BEST ROMANIAN WINE FOR 2015, and awarded by The Institute of International Relations and Economic Cooperation with the title of Diplomatic Wine, the Romanian representation wine.
Stefan Timofte–Cotnari sommelier is presenting the treasures Concluding the tour of the COTNARI HOUSE OF WINE of COTNARI WINES HOUSE -the creator of the DIPLOMATIC WINE FOR 2015 Professor Dr. Anton Caragea ask the honored guest present at the venue: H.E. Ambassador of Kazakhstan Batrashev Daulet and H.E. Ambassador of DPR Korea-Ri Kwang Il and parliamentarians to be witness at the presentation of the WINEMAKER FOR 2014 title for Mr. George Malutan-the oenology expert of CASA DE VINURI COTNARI COTNARI Feteasca Neagra Red Wine: The Best Romanian (COTNARI HOUSE OF WINE) for his Feteasca NeaRed Wine for 2015 gra wine creation. Presenting his assessment on the International Wine Fair GoodWine March 2015, Professor Dr. Anton Caragea- President-General Director of Institute of International Relations and Economic Cooperation stated that “the event has proved the ever-growing level of Romanian wine industry and of Romanian wine producers, perfect represented by the COTNARI HOUSE OF WINE- the creator of Professor Dr. Anton Caragea and his retinue has a quick stop Romanian Diplomatic Wine.” over at CASA PANCIU(HOUSE OF PANCIU) diplomatic partener for 2014 and 2015
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” This year has
brought about a plus of prestige, luster and representativeness for INDAGRA agricultural fair, had stated Professor Dr. Anton Caragea, clearly enthusiastic about the presence of a record number of countries to the event. At the venue where presented firms from 22 countries: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, China, Korea (South), Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, India, Italy, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Great Britain, Moldavia, Holland, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Spain, Turkey, Hungary etc.″
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IRICE PRESIDENT– PROFESSOR DR. ANTON CARAGEA OPENS INDAGRA-AGRICULTURAL FAIR 2015-ROMANIAN ECONOMIC DIPLOMACY On 1st of November 2014, the President General-Director of Institute of International Relations and Economic Cooperation of Romania – Professor Dr. Anton Caragea had made an on the spot information visit to Agricultural Exhibition INDAGRA 2014. This year has brought about a plus of prestige, luster and representativeness for INDAGRA agricultural fair, had stated Professor Dr. Anton Caragea, clearly enthusiastic about the presence of a record number of countries to the event. At the venue where presented firms from 22 countries: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, China, Korea (South), Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, India, Italy, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Great Britain, Moldavia, Holland, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Spain, Turkey, Hungary etc. In order to offer new opportunities for Romanian economy Professor Dr. Anton Caragea had invited the Ambassador of Kazakhstan-Daulet Batrashev to accompany him during his visit to agricultural exhibition. Kazakhstan is enjoying the greatest agricultural potential amongst the Central Asia region and can widely benefit from Romanian agricultural experience, from Romanian products and our state of the art technology and no other place is better illustrating thus enormous potential of our country than INDAGRA 2014 stated Professor Dr. Anton Caragea. The visit started with a stopover at CASA Kazakhstan Ambassador Daulet Batrashev and Professor Dr. Anton PANCIU (HOUSE OF Caragea opening INDAGRA 2014 Romanian agricultural fair PANCIU)-the diplomatic partner and creator of DIPLOMATIC WINE OF ROMANIA for 2014-the best Romanian wine. At CASA PANCIU, Professor Dr. Anton Caragea and his guests could appreciate the new wines of 2014 harvest such as: Chardonnay variety (dry), Cabernet Sauvignon transformed onto white wine (dry) – the star of this year winery production, Aligote (medium-dry), Venezuela`s Ambassador Victor Carazo and Şarba-Romanian specific variety Professor Dr. Anton Caragea tasting CASA (medium-dry), Rose made from CaberPANCIU special wine net Sauvignon grapes) – dry, Cabernet Sauvignon & Feteasca Neagra 2012 (dry), as well a perfect Romanian variety as Feteasca Neagra(Black Girl) 2013. Kazakhstan Ambassador had tasted the well-known and appreciated wines from HOUSE OF PANCIU and was in owe at the long-lasting taste, aroma and savory of the Vrancea wines, that are clearly surpassing celebrated wines from Italy or France and must be presented on the Kazakhstan market, where will find favor with the lovers and connoisseurs of fine and quality wines.
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IRICE PRESIDENT– PROFESSOR DR. ANTON CARAGEA OPENS INDAGRA-AGRICULTURAL FAIR 2015-ROMANIAN ECONOMIC DIPLOMACY
″ INDAGRA 2014
had clearly marked a perfect opportunity for Romanian diplomacy to highlight for the world the high quality of Romanian food and agricultural industry products and to get the limelight for the traditional recipes that are transforming the Romanian food products in true symbols of perfect quality and taste, perfect for export.″
The visit had continued to the small and medium producers from Transylvania region and horse breeding stable from Sibiu County. Here Professor Dr. Anton Caragea had highly appreciated the horses exhibited and Kazakhstan Ambassador had also related with his country traditions in the field of husbandry, horse farms and stables. The delegation moved on and visited the ship farms from Marginimea Sibiului region where all present where interested in observing traditional milking and cheese production techniques from the region. INDAGRA 2014 had clearly marked a perfect opportunity for Romanian diplomacy to highlight for the world the high quality of Romanian food and agricultural industry products and to get the limelight for the traditional recipes that are transforming the Romanian food products in true symbols of perfect quality and taste, perfect for export.
Feteasca Neagra Red Wine: The Best Romanian Red Wine for 2014
CASA PANCIU famous sparkling wine from Muscat Ottonel
The remarkable Romanian wine from HOUSE OF PANCIU-CASA PANCIU had already conquered the world and it is now the time that more and more agricultural products of our country to be promoted and recognized as veritable ambassadors of our nation in the world, had concluded the President General Director of Institute of International Relations and Economic Cooperation.
CASA PANCIU welcomes dear visitors
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CASA PANCIU (HOUSE OF PANCIU) ATTENDS THE 2014-NATIONAL SALON OF ROMANIAN WINE On 24 October 2014 at the Palace Hall in Bucharest, the opening ceremony of National Salon of Romanian Wine has taken place.
� The National Salon
of Wine has proved the ever growing level of Romanian wine industry and of Romanian wine producers, perfect represented by the Casa Panciu-the creator of Romanian Diplomatic Wine, concluded in his assessment of the National Salon of Romanian Wine October 2014, Professor Dr. Anton Caragea- PresidentGeneral Director of Institute of International Relations and Economic Cooperation.″
On this occasion Professor Dr. Anton Caragea-President General Director of Institute of International Relations and Economic Cooperation and Romanian Parliament leader of activity- Senator Ionel Agrigoroaei had opened the Venue and visited the stand of Casa Panciu (House of Panciu) the creator of Romanian Diplomatic Wine for 2014. Casa Panciu had presented on the opening of National Wine Salon a selection of the best wines of 2014: the Muscat Ottonel sweet wine, which had conquered the public with his pungent aroma, fine pearled image and the apple and fruity dominated taste a wine nearing perfection and marked with 94 points out of 100 for the citrus flavor. Amongst other new wines presented where: the Rose Wine of House of Panciu that completed the initial success of the Rose Sparkling Wine, launched in the spring of 2014 and a
IRICE President and Senator Ionel Agrigoroaei open National Wine Salon
IRICE President visits CASA PANCIU and Wine Research Institute
preferred wine by the Italian tasters present at the venue: the white Cabernet Sauvignon, that conquered all hearts by his long lasting aroma, fine taste and technological mastery. The Feteasca Neagra (Black Girly) by Casa Panciu was undoubtedly the Queen of the festivity. After it was highly noted at Vinitaly (Italian wine contest) in March 2014 and voted by the diplomatic committee in April 2014 at Good Wine, as the Best Red Wine in 2014, it catches the eyes of all the visitors and good wine lovers. Casa Panciu had presented the celebrated national wine ilk: Feteasca Neagra in two separate editions, one under the brand of Panciu Domains (Domeniile Panciu) and one under the name of Casa Panciu (House of Panciu) both united by a perfect mastery of the tannins, a perfect maturity potential that is promising a good evolution in the bottle and will offer full enjoyment to the consumers for many years to come. The guests present on the venue, crowded to taste the Muscat Ottonel Sparkling Wine, the Best Romanian Sparkling Wine for 2014, awarded by The Institute of International Relations and Economic Cooperation the title of Diplomatic Wine, the Romanian representative wine. The National Salon of Wine has proved the ever growing level of Romanian wine industry and of Romanian wine producers, perfect represented by the Casa Panciu-the creator of Romanian Diplomatic Wine, concluded in his assessment of the National Salon of Romanian Wine -October 2014, Professor Dr. Anton Caragea- President-General Director of Institute of International Relations and Economic Cooperation.
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REAFFIRMED FRIENDSHIP: ROMANIA AND VENEZUELA
� On 11 June 2015, a
friendly and cooperation meeting had taken place between Prof. Dr. Anton Caragea, President DirectorGeneral of Institute of International Relations and Economic Cooperation and H.E. Victor Ramon Carazo, Ambassador of Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela. The discussion led the foundations of continuing the dialogue and fostering the relations between Romania and the heart of Latin America-Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela.″
On 11 June 2015, a friendly and cooperation meeting had taken place between Prof. Dr. Anton Caragea, President Director-General of Institute of International Relations and Economic Cooperation and H.E. Victor Ramon Carazo, Ambassador of Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela. Prof. Dr. Anton Caragea express his amicable fillings and friendly interest towards the recent evolution`s in Venezuela, evolutions that are consolidating Venezuela`s economic development and independence, open society and are creating a sense of perfect unity between the people of Venezuela and the government. Venezuela`s revolutionary transformation, true to Commander Hugo Chavez Frias legacy, under the supervision and guidance of President Nicolas Maduro, is witnessed with sympathy and interest in Romania, stated Prof. Dr.Anton Caragea. H.E. Ambassador Victor Ramon Carazo presented the latest evolutions in the frame of bilateral relations, emphasizing the numerous solidarity activities of people of Romania with Venezuela`s revolutionaries evolutions and building new bridges of understanding between Romania and Venezuela. The parties had appreciated that between Romanian and Venezuela there are many common interests, designed to forge a good understanding between the two nations . The Romania-Venezuela relationship must be an example for a better relation between Romania and Latin America. If in the last decade the bilateral dialogue with this area was faltering, now it is a auspicious moment for reconstructing and rebuilding this framework of dialogue and friendship with Venezuela as the prime gate for Romania`s access. The dialogue had continued on concrete aspects and analyses of economic, political and cultural bilateral relations and on ways of fostering this dialogue on to the future. The discussion led the foundations of continuing the dialogue and fostering the relations between Romania and the heart of Latin America-Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela.
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THE PROGRAM ON 100 STEPS, SET OUT BY PRESIDENT NURSULTAN NAZARBAYEV, IS RECOGNIZED AS DOCUMENT OF WORLD SIGNIFICANCE
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Ambassador, Daulet Batrashev, outlined the significance and the importance of the message, in a dialogue with IRICE President-Professor Dr. Anton Caragea and requested the academic analyses and an official point of view on the content of the document, that will be submitted for Kazakhstan people appreciation. The document is titled: 100 concrete steps set out by President Nursultan Nazarbayev .″
An official presentation of the 100 steps plan of Kazakhstan President has taken place in Romania, on 27 July 2015. Kazakhstan Ambassador, Daulet Batrashev, outlined the significance and the importance of the message, in a dialogue with IRICE President-Professor Dr. Anton Caragea and requested the academic analyses and an official point of view on the content of the document, that will be submitted for Kazakhstan people appreciation. The document titled: 100 concrete steps set out by President Nursultan Nazarbayev to implement five institutional reforms is a concrete plan, proved the Kazakhstan President determination to carve out the creation of a developed state for all people of Kazakhstan. This will be achieved by developing a professional civil service, ensuring rule of law,offering bases for industrialisation and economic growth and fostering national unity and identity by developing a patriotic act named Mangilik El (Eternal Nation). After perusing the document, IRICE President-Professor Dr. Anton Caragea express his complete acquiescence to the program enunciated by H.E. Kazakhstan President-Nursultan Nazarbayev and highlighted the main features of what he called „a perfect program for a modern nation, a state belonging to XXI century”. The academic staff of Institute of International Relations and Economic Cooperation, in agreement with other institutions and European academies, will start a process of complete and thoroughly examination and recommendations, so that the Five Institutional Reforms Program outlined by President Nursultan Nazarbayev to be recognized as a document of universal value and significance and to be offered as a template for development and national building across the world. The program and documents, submitted by H.E. Kazakhstan Ambassador-Daulet Batrashev for Europe and Romanian analysis, are reflecting the peerless manner in which President Nazarbayev is conducting the construction of an enlighten and modern state in Kazakhstan of today and his proposals can be considered as a document of world significance and authoritative development plan, concluded Professor Dr. Anton Caragea. The meeting held between HE. Kazakhstan Ambassador-Daulet Batrashev and PresidentProfessor Dr. Anton Caragea was the first official presentation of the Five Institutional Reforms Program of President Nursultan Nazarbayev to a world academic body.
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IRAQI AMBASSADOR HOST GALA DINNER FOR ROMANIAN CULTURAL ELITE On 25 February 2015, at the residence of Iraq Ambassador-Omer Berzinji, a special dinner to honor the representatives of Romanian academic community has taken place.
″ On 25 February
2015, at the residence of Iraq Ambassador-Omer Berzinji, a special dinner to honor the representatives of Romanian academic community has taken place.″
The official dinner was hosted in an amicable atmosphere and reunited amongst many others: H.E. Professor Dr. Anton Caragea, European Academician Mircea Constantinescu, Rector of Targoviste University- Assistant Professor Calin Oros and his managerial team, a group of Romanian senators (lead by Senator Ionel Agrigoroaei-laureat of ROMANIAN BOOK AWARD FOR 2013) and from the Iraqi side has attended also a delegation from Kurdistan. The gala dinner had offered a chance to the Romanian academic community to present their appreciation and pay homage for BEST AMBASSADOR TO ROMANIA- Mr. Omer Berzinji and all the academicians part tacking in the event, highlighted the rich cultural and academic activity and the political and diplomatic successes obtained by Ambassador Omer Berzinji during his mission to Romania. The gala dinner was concluded in a joyful atmosphere and was abundant on cultural discussion`s and also offered to the guest an opportunity to enjoy the full display of Iraqi culinary patrimony.
ROMANIAN-ETHIOPIAN BUSINESS COUNCIL: A PRIORITY Professor Dr. Anton Caragea –IRICE President was received on , 9 July 2015 by the Minister of Trade of Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, Yaekob Yalla, during his visit to Ethiopia.
” Professor Dr. Anton
Caragea –IRICE The two officials reviewed the progress in the bilateral President was relations, insisting on economic cooperation and trade. expressed their firm belief that additional joint effort received on , 9 July H.E. Professor Dr. Anton Caragea and They and intensified bilateral political contacts could boost the Ionel Agrigoroaei decorates economic exchanges and help map out new investment 2015 by the Minister Senator the Minister of Trade of Ethiopia and business projects of mutual interest. of Trade of Federal As promising areas for bilateral economic cooperation, they mentioned the textile industry, Democratic Republic the energy sector (hydroelectric plants, coal mining), agriculture and the pharmaceutical of Ethiopia, Yaekob industry. Professor Dr. Anton Caragea urged Ethiopian business personalities to visit Romania Yalla, during his visit The and identify opportunities for economic cooperation. Moreover, he underscored that a rise in commercial exchanges could also be determined through the agency of the Romanianto Ethiopia.″ Ethiopian Business Council.
He also assured the Ethiopian side that business people in Romania are aware of the huge Ethiopian market’s potential (with around 90 million`s consumers), given the wealth of natural resources, the strategic geographical position and this year’s positive democratic and economic developments.
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” On March 3rd 2015, The Parliament of Romania hosted the international conference: ASSEMBLY OF PEOPLE’S OF KAZAKHSTAN-A UNIVERSAL DEMOCRATIC MODEL. The academic conference was subscribed to the traditional strategic friendship that is uniting Romania and Kazakhstan and was destined to highlight to Romanian and international audience the fundamental role of an institution unique in the world and reflecting Kazakhstan specificity: ASSEMBLY OF PEOPLE’S OF KAZAKHSTAN.″
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PEOPLE`S ASSEMBLY OF KAZAKHSTAN: A DEMOCRATIC MODEL OF UNIVERSAL VALUE On March 3rd 2015, The Parliament of Romania hosted the international conference: ASSEMBLY OF PEOPLE’S OF KAZAKHSTAN-A UNIVERSAL DEMOCRATIC MODEL. The academic conference was subscribed to the traditional strategic friendship that is uniting Romania and Kazakhstan and was destined to highlight to Romanian and international audience the fundamental role of an institution unique in the world and reflecting Kazakhstan specificity: ASSEMBLY OF PEOPLE’S OF KAZAKHSTAN. This institution of paramount importance was established in 1995, according to a decision of President Nursultan Nazarbayev and has the role of allowing all national, cultural and religious minorities on the territory of Kazakhstan to partake together with the Kazakh majority in building a society model, in selecting cultural politics and in building an open and inclusive society integrating all citizens.
The delegation from Kazakhstan ( from left to right):President Serik Akylbai, H.E. Ambassador of Kazakhstan-Daulet Batrashev, senator Serik Bekturganov and deputy Tulesh Kenzhin-caption during the conference works
Today after 20 years of activity, the ASSEMBLY OF PEOPLE’S OF KAZAKHSTAN had become a model for all the states of the world, a model of resolving minority’s problems and democratic people’s involvement. In the framework of the conference, hosted by Romanian Parliament, the leadership of the parliament had outlined messages of support for the RomanianKazakhstan relations, for the profusely democratic character of ASSEMBLY OF PEOPLE’S OF KAZAKHSTAN and messages of admiration for the national and democratic construction achieved by the exertions of Kazakhstan President Nursultan Nazarbayev.
Together with the leaders of the Parliament, on the venue of the conference where present also 23 diplomatic representatives headed by the leader of diplomatic activity of diplomatic corps-Iraq Ambassador Omer Berzinji and presented reports for the conference personalities such as: Senate Leader-Florin Constantinescu-Chairman of the Energy, Industry and Transport Committee of the Parliament, Professor Dr. Anton Caragea-President General Director of Institute of International Relations and Economic Cooperation of Romania, Senator Marcel Dumitru Bujor-President of the Committee for Romanians Abroad and International Relations, Deputy Costel Alexe-Chairman of the Romania-Kazakhstan Parliamentary Friendship Group, UNESCO Committee-Senator Constantin Popa, senators Ionel Agrigoroaei and Senator Ciprian Rogojan from Defence Committee and European Affairs Committee. H.E. Ambassador of Iraq-Omer Berzinji-BEST AMBASSADOR TO ROMANIA 2013 is offering a precious object of Iraqi art to the leader of Kazakhstan delegation – Senator Serik Akylbai
The Conference dedicated to the role of parliament and the presentation of ASSEMBLY OF PEOPLE’S OF KAZAKHSTAN had also benefited from the presence of a consistent delega
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PEOPLE`S ASSEMBLY OF KAZAKHSTAN: A DEMOCRATIC MODEL OF UNIVERSAL VALUE -tion from Kazakhstan Parliament lead by Senators Serik Akylbai, Bekturganov Serik and deputy Tulesh Kenzhin who outlined for the attendees the mechanism and the signification of a unique institution in the world: ASSEMBLY OF PEOPLE’S OF KAZAKHSTAN. Concluding the conference, the Kazakhstan parliamentary group received the special MEDAL OF HONOUR OF THE ROMANIAN PARLIAMENT in sigh of lofty appreciation of the importance of the inter-parliamentary relations between Romania and Kazakhstan. The Conference of Romanian parliament has attracted representatives from 23 countries. We address all our gratitude for their attendence that was a sign of respect towards the institution of Parliament, a perfect way to show commitment to Romanian foreign policy and a diplomatic way to present appreciation to Kazakhstan delegation. Your presence was noted as a perfect fulfillment of your mission as a friend of Romania. Congratulation!
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H.E. Ambassador of Iraq-Omer Berzinji-BEST AMBASSADOR TO ROMANIA 2013 is offering a precious object of Iraqi art to the leader of Kazakhstan delegation – Senator Serik Akylbai
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