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P E O P L E ` S A S S E M B L Y O F K A Z A K H S T A N : A D E M O C R A T I C M O D E L O F
U N I V E R S A L V A L U E
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Diplomatic Headlines :
Iraq Ambassador visit to TARGOVISTE
Pages 9-10
Romanian-Palestine Friendly Dialogue Page 11
Simon Bolivar ceremonies at Venezuelan Embassy.
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Iraq ambassador decorated. Page 17
Romania-Kingdom of Jordan dialogue . Page 18
Romania-Egypt dialogue. Page. 19
Romania-Iraq dialogue . Page 19
INDAGRA agricultural fair opened. Page 28
Romania-Venezuelan dialogue continues. Page 31
President Nursultan Nazarbayev program presented for
Romanian Academic Committee . Page 32
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R O M A N I A N D E L E G A T I O N V I S I T T O E T H I O P I A :
A L A N D M A R K I N B I L A T E R A L R E L A T I O N
On the landmark occasion of the World Tourism Conference and African Investment Con-
ference, 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 influ-
ential 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 hold-
ing discussions with Minister of Trade-
Yaekob Yalla, Minister of Foreign Affairs
-Berhane Gebre-Christos and Ministers
of Culture and Tourism of Federal De-
mocratic Republic of Ethiopia and an
inclusive and profusely dialogue with
Prime Minister of F.D.R. Ethiopia- Aca-
demician Hailemariam Desalegn.
The inclusive dialogue, concentrated
on promoting bilateral trade, invest-
ment and economic cooperation, sup-
porting business people and firms, from
both regions, in cooperating and pro-
moting the exchange of techniques,
skills and economic goods.
On diplomatic arena an ample coop-
eration and further developing of hon-
orary consuls 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 tour-
ism and the image of Ethiopia, where
also tabled, based on other successful
examples of actions carved by Institute
of International Relations and Eco-
nomic Cooperation.
On July 10, 2015 the IRICE President
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 Haile-
mariam Desalegn will be decorated with Romanian Parliament Medal.
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.
A shakehand of friendship between
Ethiopian Prime Minister-Academician
Hailemariam Desalegn and IRICE President-
Professor Dr. Anton Caragea
Ethiopia government headed by Prime Minister-
Academician Hailemariam Desalegn and
Romanian delegation headed by IRICE President-
Professor Dr. Anton Caragea.
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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 Inter-
national Relations and Economic Coopera-
tion President and his delegation em-
barked 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.
In Axum, the delegation visit the royal
tombs, the Church of the Arch of Cove-
nant, 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 fa-
mous Four sisters restaurant and toured the imperial city.
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.
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A L A N D M A R K I N B I L A T E R A L R E L A T I O N
Meeting with Minister of Foreign Affairs of
Ethiopia, IRICE President-Professor Dr. Anton
Caragea, Senator Ionel Agrigoroaei,
Academician Mircea Constantinescu,
Chairman Mihail Prundianu and the rest of
the delegation.
Meeting the Minister of Trade: IRICE
President-Professor Dr. Anton Caragea along
side the leader of activities of Romanian
Parliament in 2015-Senator Ionel Agrigoroaei.
Axum cathedral of Saint Mary, the
coronation place for Ethiopian emperors
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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 nick-
named 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 dis-
course that quickly captured the imagination of the inhabi-
tants of Lalibela.
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 Abdul-
kadir 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 Medi-
nat 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 Ha-
rar, was a perfect gift for our dele-
gates, appreciated Professor Dr. An-
ton Caragea.
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 tak-
ing 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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A L A N D M A R K I N B I L A T E R A L R E L A T I O N
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.
H.E. Professor Dr. Anton Caragea presents his
speech to The People of Lalibela
Gondar castles
UNESCO heritage sites .
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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.
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.
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 worlds most visited region and is the main
source of outbound tourism to other destination,
accounting for more than half of the worlds 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.
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.
M I N I S T E R O F F O R E I G N A F F A I R S O F
K A Z A K H S T A N R E C E I V E T H E P A R L I A M E N T
M E D A L F O R P R O M O T I N G R O M A N I A N -
K A Z A K H S T A N F R I E N D S H I P
E U R O P E A N T O U R I S M O R G A N I Z A T I O N G E N E R A L
M E E T I N G W I L L B E H E L D I N B U C H A R E S T
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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 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.
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.
C E R E M O N Y F O R O F F E R I N G R O M A N I A N
P A R L A M E N T M E D A L F O R E T H I O P I A ` S
P R I M E M I N I S T E R
Ceremony for decorating H.E. Academician Hailemariam Desalegn, Prime Minister of
Ethiopia with Romanian Parliament Medal
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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 Insti-
tute 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, consti-
tutional and international standards and the prerequisite factors for free and fair elections com-
patible 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 Chair-
man 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 Pro-
fessor 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 support-
ing vote for stability, continuity and economic and democratic development.
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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T H E R O M A N I A N V E R D I C T : F R E E A N D F A I R
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
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The Republic of Kazakhstan can consider, on
good reasons, that his transition towards
democracy was favorable concluded with 26
April 2015 election.
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.
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
countrys 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 latters 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.
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 Ethiopia-
Berhane Gebre
Christos
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T H E V E R D I C T : F R E E A N D F A I R E L E C T I O N S
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.
E T H I O P I A N - R O M A N I A N D I P L O M A T I C D I A L O G U E
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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 Dam-
bovita 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 Ro-
mania!
During his visit, Ambassador Omer Berzinji presented, to the academic community of Vala-
hia University of Targoviste, a conference destined to outline the main elements of todays
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 be-
tween Iraq
and Romania
(1919-2015)
and outlined
the main his-
torical phases
of the bilateral
relations in
the last cen-
tury.
In the con-
cluding mo-
ments 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 Pro-
fessor Dr. Anton Caragea enjoyed a presentation of the regional opportunities.
Ambassador Omer Berzinji visited the main landmarks and historical and cultural monu-
ments 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 Ambas-
sador had assessed the regional potential as a powerful driving force for local develop-
ment and underlined the necessity for strengthening the relations in the sphere of econ-
omy 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.
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!
I R A Q A M B A S S A D O R V I S I T S T A R G O V I S T E
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
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In the period between 25 to 26
September 2014, at the invita-
tion of local authorities, Professor
Dr. Anton Caragea, Chairman of
Institute of International Rela-
tions and Economic Cooperation
(IRICE) and Senator Ionel Agrig-
oroaei, from the Economic Com-
mittee of Romanian Parliament
had visited the Dambovita
county in order to analyze the
economic, tourist and invest-
ment opportunities of the region
and to evaluate the inclusion of
city of Targoviste in the diplo-
matic program of IRICE: Discover
Romania!
During the visit where high-
lighted the enormous agricul-
tural, industrial and economic
opportunities of the Targoviste
region.
The local authorities of the re-
gion, asked Professor Dr. Anton
Caragea-IRICE Chairman to sup-
port the promotion and presen-
tation of the regional opportuni-
ties in order to reshuffle the eco-
nomic profile of Targoviste.
In the last span of time, IRICE
had organized diplomatic visits
in areas such as: Bucovina, Mara-
mures, Hunedoara-Hateg, Da-
nube Delta etc. the visit having
as visible economic results.
During his opportunity assess-
ment visit, Professor Dr. Anton
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 re-
gion, 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.
C I T Y O F T A R G O V I S T E I S R E G I S T E R E D A S A N
C U L T U R A L P O I N T I N D I S C O V E R R O M A N I A
D I P L O M A T I C T R I P S P R O G R A M
I n t h e p e r i o d b e t w e e n 2 5 t o
2 6 S e p t e m b e r
2 0 1 4 , a t t h e
i n v i t a t i o n o f
l o c a l a u t h o r i t i e s ,
P r o f e s s o r D r .
A n t o n C a r a g e a ,
C h a i r m a n o f
I n s t i t u t e o f
I n t e r n a t i o n a l
R e l a t i o n s a n d
E c o n o m i c
C o o p e r a t i o n
( I R I C E ) a n d
S e n a t o r I o n e l
A g r i g o r o a e i ,
f r o m t h e
E c o n o m i c
C o m m i t t e e o f
R o m a n i a n
P a r l i a m e n t h a d
v i s i t e d t h e
D a m b o v i t a
c o u n t y i n o r d e r
t o a n a l y z e t h e
e c o n o m i c ,
t o u r i s t a n d
i n v e s t m e n t
o p p o r t u n i t i e s o f
t h e r e g i o n .
City of Targoviste is the former capital of Kingdom of
Romanian Lands from XIII century to XVI century and is
home to medieval churches and palaces of unique
splendors
Pofessor Dr. Anton Caragea (center)-IRICE and Senator
Ionel Agrigoroaei and representatives of Tragoviste
University
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R O M A N I A - P A L E S T I N E F R I E N D L Y D I A L O G U E
A d e l e g a t i o n
c o m p r i s i n g
m e m b e r s o f
p a r l i a m e n t ,
b u s i n e s s
r e p r e s e n t a t i v e s
a n d
a c a d e m i c i a n s
u n d e r t h e
l e a d e r s h i p o f
H . E . P r o f e s s o r
D r . A n t o n
C a r a g e a ,
D i r e c t o r o f
I n s t i t u t e o f
I n t e r n a t i o n a l
R e l a t i o n s a n d
E c o n o m i c
C o o p e r a t i o n
h e l d a d i a l o g u e
w i t h H . E . K i m
S o n G y o n g ,
A m b a s s a d o r o f
D e m o c r a t i c
P e o p l e s
R e p u b l i c o f
K o r e a .
On 29 September 2014, has taken place the protocol and tak-ing office meeting be-tween Prof. Dr. Anton Caragea, Chairman of Institute of Interna-tional Relations and Economic Coopera-tion and H.E. Fuad Ko-kaly, Ambassador of State of Palestine.
On 2 of October 2014, H. E. Ambassa-dor of Iraq-Omer Berz-inji 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 elec-tion as president, of-fered by Chairman of Institute of Interna-tional Relations and Economic Coopera-tion-Dr. Anton Car-agea.
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 Eco-
nomic 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 be-
tween 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 Pal-
estinian 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 univer-
sity 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.
Romania-Iraq relationship is growing rapidly, with the exer-
tions 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 sec-
ond 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 ef-
forts 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 eco-
nomic cooperation with Romania, as well as the positive trend of cultural and diplomatic coop-
eration are creating the basis for a rosy future in Romania-Iraqi friendship.
O F F I C I A L E X C H A N G E S O F M E S S A G E S B E T W E E N
B A G H D A D A N D B U C H A R E S T
R O M A N I A N D I P L O M A T I C B U L L E T I N
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Romanian Parliament is increasing his presence in the countrys foreign policy and is
throwing his wait in supporting the promotion of Romanias strategic friendships.
The bilateral relation with Kazakhstan is of tremendous significance for fostering our coun-
trys 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 devel-
oped economies.
In order to underline this impressive significance of Romania-Kazakhstan cooperation, un-
der 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 Ka-
zakhstan 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.
Todays Kazakhstan is the strategic investor in the energy sector and the second foreign
investor in Romanias economy.
Ambassador Daulet Batrashev presented his country farsighted economic strategy-Nurly
Zhol, outlined by President
Nursultan Nazarbayev and em-
phasized the role Romania can
play as the hub of energy sup-
plies coming from Kazakhstan
and as the terminal point of the
energy route, connecting Kazakh-
stan and Europe and informed
the Senate leader of the acquisi-
tion by Kazakhstani side of the
Georgian port of Batumi, a posi-
tive development in increasing
the bilateral trade between the
two countries.
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 Confer-
ence to be held with the support of Professor Dr. Anton Caragea, President Director-
General of Institute of International Relations and Economic Cooperation.
As a sign of the Romanian Parliament commitment to develop the relation with Kazakh-
stan, Senator Florin Constantinescu bestow upon H.E. Kazakhstan Ambassador Daulet
Batrashev the Romanian Senate Medal and awarded the same medal to Professor Dr. An-
ton Caragea, President Director-General of Institute of International Relations and Eco-
nomic Cooperation.
He clearly marked the Romanian gratitude for the Kazakhstan role in supporting the strate-
gic 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 accor-
dance with the human rights standards of today.
Romanian
Parliament is
increasing his
presence in the
countrys foreign
policy and is
throwing his wait in
supporting the
promotion of
Romanias strategic
friendships.
The bilateral relation
with Kazakhstan is of
tremendous
significance for
fostering our
countrys 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.
R O M A N I A N P A R L I A M E N T I S H O N O R I N G T H E
S T R A T E G I C F R I E N D S H I P W I T H K A Z A K H S T A N
H.E. Daulet Batrashev-Kazakhstan Ambassador
receives the Romanian Senate decoration from
Chairman-Senator Florin Constantinescu.
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 Peo-
ples of Kazakhstan, a perfect designed institution to fulfill the desires of all minorities, leav-
ing 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 Gen-
eral of Institute of International
Relations and Economic Coopera-
tion.
H.E. Ambassador Daulet
Batrashev was afterwards re-
ceived by Vice-Leader of Roma-
nian 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 Parlia-
ment leaders emphasized the
importance of the Romanian-
Kazakhstan relations and the seri-
ousness that Romanian political
and economic leadership is investing in the strategic friendship between the two coun-
tries.
Professor Dr. Anton Caragea,
President Director-General of
Institute of International Rela-
tions and Economic Cooperation
had concluded the visit to the
Parliament by appreciating that:
the impressive welcoming
staged by the Senate and Cham-
ber of Deputies for Ambassador
Daulet Batrashev is self explana-
tory proof of the high esteem
that Kazakhstan is enjoying in
the Romanian society.
No other ambassador has being
welcomed in such a manner,
befitting to a strategic friendship,
the friendship between Romania
and Kazakhstan.
The Ambassador
Daulet Batrashev
also presented the
experience of the
Assembly of Peoples
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.
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S T R A T E G I C F R I E N D S H I P W I T H K A Z A K H S T A N
H.E. Ambassador Daulet Batrashev received with full
pomp at the Romanian Parliament: a sign perfect
friendship.
Senator Marcel Dumitru Bujor entrust the official
invitation for a high level Kazakhstan
parliamentary delegation.
The final moments of 2014 had put under the limelight the relevance of cultural diplo-
macy by the activities organized by the Embassy of Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela.
H.E. Victor Ramon Carazo- Venezuelan Ambassador had open the string of cultural
events destined to promote the
Republic of Venezuela to Roma-
nian public via the art and paint-
ing exhibition-Artistic Images
from Venezuela.
The public present on the venue
of the exhibition had unani-
mously appreciated the vitality
and value of the exhibited Vene-
zuelan art and gratefully offered
the credit for the event to Am-
bassador Victor Ramon Carazo
who succeeded in opening a
window of understanding to-
wards the south-American cul-
tural environment.
On December 17th 2014, at the
monument of revolutionary
hero Simon Bolivar, in the punc-
tilious management of Boli-
varian Republic of Venezuela
Embassy, a pay homage gather-
ing has taken place, on the occa-
sion 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 Re-
lations and Economic Cooperation, present on the venue, had highly praised the efforts
of Ambassador Victor Ramon Carazo to outline the todays 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 in-
creasingly rapidly, with the successful exertions of ambassador Victor Ramon Carazo,
concluded Professor Dr. Anton Caragea.
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.
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A N O U T S T A N D I N G E
S I M O N B O L I V A R - T H E L I B E R A T O R O F A M E R I C A
I S P L A C E D O N A L O F T Y P L I N T H I N A N E V E N T
H O S T E D B Y V E N E Z U E L A N A M B A S S A D O R
The flower repository at the statue of Simon Bolivar-
american hero: H.E. Venezuelan Ambassador Victor
Ramon Carazo, Professor Dr. Anton Caragea,
President General Director of Institute of
International Relations and Economic Cooperation
and Professor Dr. Mircea Constantinescu-Director
European Academy (from right to left).
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N A T I O N A L D A Y O F T H E S T A T E O F Q A T A R
O F F I C I A L L Y M A R K E D I N R O M A N I A
On the occasion of
the 18 December-
National 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 December-
National 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 ad-
dressed 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 congratula-
tory message addressed by President Di-
rector General of Institute of International
Relations and Economic Cooperation is the
first in the history of bilateral relation.
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 admi-
ration, Qatar has become the home of land
-marking cultural projects like: Msheireb Enrichment Center, had marked important de-
velopments in economic arena, obtained impressive successes like successful biding for
hosting the 2020 World Olympics and starting a successful campaign for tourism promo-
tion 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 sup-
port, the relations between Romania and Qatar will continue to rapidly develop on cul-
tural, 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 High-
ness 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 suc-
cessfully developing the bilateral relation during the last year:
2014 had registered a positive turn in the relations between the State of Qatar and Ro-
mania with important moments like: the Romanian participation in the Qatar Inter-
religious Dialogue Conference in March 2014 in Doha, the open and fruitful dialogue
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.
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 Al-
Thani.
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 be-
tween Romania and State of Qatar.
On 3rd December 2014, under the
meticulous organization of the
leader in efficiency of the diplo-
matic 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 Roma-
nian public with bold and passion-
ate 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 Rela-
tions 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 re-
ceived 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 Ro-
mania.
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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O F F I C I A L L Y M A R K E D I N R O M A N I A
T H E K U R D I S T A N N A T I O N A L O R C H E S T R A I S
P L A Y I N G A T T H E I N V I T A T I O N O F T H E B E S T
A M B A S S A D O R I N 2 0 1 3 - O M E R B E R Z I N J I
On 13 of February 2015 the working meeting between H.E.Professor Dr. Anton, Presi-
dent Director-General of Institute of International Relations and Economic and Iraq Ambas-
sador- Omer Ahmed Karim Berzinji-BEST AMBASSADOR TO ROMANIA IN 2013 had taken
place.
H.E. Professor Dr. Anton Caragea had started the dialogue by congratulating full heartily
Ambassador Omer Ahmed Karim Berzinji for his extraordinary achievements during the
last two year and for being elected as BEST AMBASSADOR FOR 2013 and 2014 and also
expressed his congratulation at the end of his mission in Romanian for the high and re-
sponsibility post that is waiting for him in Iraq as a leader in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
We must note that always the ambassadors selected as BEST AMBASSADORS TO ROMA-
NIA where entrusted higher honours and responsibilities in their home country, a factor
that is self explanatory for the importance of being recognized by their peers in their future
careers, concluded Prof. Dr. Anton Caragea.
On this occasion, Prof. Dr. Anton Caragea informed Ambassador Omer Berzinji that for his
outstanding activity he will receive the Parliament medal, an honour that was last offered
in 2010 to United Arab Emirates Ambassador-Yacoub Yousef al Hosani.
After five years we have another ambassador that succeeded in creating bridges of friend-
ship between his country and Romania, a factor that must be recognized and appreciated,
declared Prof. Dr. Anton Caragea.
Like Napoleon soldiers have in their grasps the marshal baton also diplomats have in their
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.
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
and economic cooperation with Romania and the encouragement received during his
mission in Romania from Prof. Dr. Anton Caragea where instrumental in his achievements
and in launching the bilateral dialogue.
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.
Prof. Dr. Anton
Caragea informed
Ambassador Omer
Berzinji that for his
outstanding activity he
will receive the
Parliament medal, an
honour that was last
offered in 2010 to
United Arab Emirates
Ambassador-Yacoub
Yousef al Hosani.
After five years we
have another
ambassador that
succeeded in creating
bridges of friendship
between his country
and Romania, a factor
that must be
recognized and
appreciated, declared
Prof. Dr. Anton
Caragea.
Berzinji-Iraq
Ambassador to
Romania.
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O F H I S D I P L O M A T I C M I S S I O N I N R O M A N I A
On 3 of November 2014 the taking office, protocol meeting, between Prof. Dr. Anton Car-
agea, President Director-General of Institute of International Relations and Economic Coop-
eration 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 be-
tween the two nations .
The Romania- Jordanian relationship must be an example for a better relation between Ro-
mania 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 frame-
work 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 develop-
ment, 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 rela-
tions between Romanian and Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and constitutes a promise for
re-launching a Romanian diplomatic action towards Jordan in the nearest future.
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.
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O P E N D I A L O G U E B E T W E E N R O M A N I A A N D
K I N G D O M O F J O R D A N
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 28 of October 2014 the taking office,
protocol meeting, between Prof. Dr. An-
ton 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 to-
wards 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 dia-
logue and friendship.
On 9 June 2015 the taking office, protocol meeting, be-
tween Prof. Dr.Anton Caragea, President Director-General
of Institute of International Relations and Economic Coop-
eration and H.E. Hussain Sinjari, Ambassador of Republic of
Iraq, had taken place.
Prof. Dr.Anton Caragea express his heart felted congratula-
tion on the occasion of beginning of mandate of H.E. Hus-
sain Sinjari and stated that Iraq was and it will always be
considered a strong ally and friend of Romania in the Mid-
dle 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 be-
tween Romania and countries of the Middle East.
In the last decade the bilateral dialogue with Iraq was exceptional in amplitude, serious-
ness 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.
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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T H E C E N T E R O F B I L A T E R A L D I A L O G U E
R O M A N I A R E M A I N S I N T E R E S T E D I N
I R A Q D E V E L O P M E N T
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On the occasion of the International Wine Fair-Good Wine 2014, the ceremony for unveil-
ing 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 Ro-
mania and representatives of European Council on Tourism and Trade, Institute of Interna-
tional 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.
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 under-
lined the pure Romanian traits of Feteasca Neagra wine ilk,
whos traces in history goes as far as Cucuteni Culture
(5.000 years ago),a perfect representative wine for Roma-
nian 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.
Afterwards was tasted the second place on diplomatic
wine competition, the famous Fat Lady of Cotnari (Grasa
de Cotnari), dry wine, a historical achievement.
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.
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From left to right:
Deputy General Secretary
of Government-Liviu
Neagu, Mrs. Simona Man-
Minister-President of
National Tourism Authority,
Prof.Dr. Anton Caragea-
President General Director
of IRICE, Victor Deleanu-
President Cotnari House of
Wines-creator of
DIPLOMATIC WINE, senator
Ionel Agrigoroaei, Stefan
Timofti-sommelier House of
Wines-COTNARI.
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P R O D U C E D B Y C O T N A R I H O U S E O F W I N E
The Prize for DIPLOMATIC WINE
FOR 2015 creator- Chairman of
COTNARI-House of Wine-
Mr.Victor Deleanu.
The Grasa de Cotnari wine is an old traditional wine, in use at the Moldavian kings 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 assort-
ments from Grasa de Cotnari.
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 Bo-
hotin) an exceptional wine by his traits of persis-
tence, 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 General-
Director of Institute of International Relations and
Economic Cooperation, together with Tourism Minis-
ter President Mrs. Simona Man, presented the Chair-
man of COTNARI House of Wines Mr. Victor Deleanu
with the Prize for DIPLOMATIC WINE FOR 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 ambassa-
dors 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 Roma-
nian and European
wines across the world.
The Ceremony for Diplo-
matic Wine for 2015 marked a central point in promoting Ro-
manian wines authentic values and highlighted the economi-
cal and oenological tourism potential of our country on a
world stage.
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.
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2 0 1 5 - R O M A N I A N E C O N O M I C D I P L O M A C Y
Mr.Stefan Timofti-sommelier at
COTNARI-House of Wines is unveiling
the Grasa de Cotnari (place II at
Diplomatic Wine 2015).
The Prize for DIPLOMATIC WINE FOR
2015 creator- Chairman of COTNARI-
House of Wine-Mr.Victor Deleanu.
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 cere-
mony to present the best Romanian
wines and on the venue for unveil-
ing the DIPLOMATIC WINE for 2015,
Mr. Victor Deleanu-Chairman of the
COTNARI-House of Wines, the au-
thor of the Romanian wine`s ilks
revolution, received in a festive ambi-
ance the title for BEST WINEMAKER
OF THE YEAR.
Over 20 diplomats from three continents, plus European and Romanian officials and Euro-
pean 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 DIPLO-
MATIC WINE of 2015.
Professor Dr. Anton Caragea, President General-Director of Institute of International Rela-
tions 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 assort-
ment 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 2015-
DIPLOMATIC 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 Ro-
manian 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 pro-
duced 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 applauses of the diplomats and official`s present at the
venue, Professor Dr. Anton Caragea, President General-Director of Institute of Interna-
tional Relations and Economic Cooperation had conferred the designation of WINE-
MAKER OF THE YEAR to the Chairman of COTNARI House of Wines, for his exertion in
promoting wine culture and the specificity of Romanian wines.
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 ilks revolution,
received in a festive
ambiance the title for
BEST WINEMAKER OF
THE YEAR.
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Mr. Victor Deleanu is hailed as the WINEMAKER OF
THE YEAR (2014)
V I C T O R D E L E A N U I S N A M E D T H E N E W
W I N E M A K E R O F T H E Y E A R ( 2 0 1 4 )
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 ambas-
sador of Romanian wine, THE BEST WINE OF ROMANIA FOR 2015-the wine created by COT-
NARI House of Wine.
The event has taken place on 3 March 2015 and has being attended by dozens of parliamen-
tarians.
Together with the leaders of the Parliament, on the presentation of the ROMANIAN DIPLO-
MATIC WINE where present also 23 diplomatic representatives and amongst the Romanian
personalities that had enjoyed the perfect wine where: 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 Eco-
nomic 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 Constan-
tin Popa, senators Ionel Agrigoroaei and Ciprian Rogojan from Defense Committee and
European Affairs Committee.
The DIPLOMATIC WINE, the achieve-
ment 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 long-
lasting 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 Cot-
nari), Colloquium at Paris (Busuioaca de
Bohotin) and White and Read girly
(Feteasca Neagra and Feteasca Alba)
from DOMINIUM series of Cotnari
wines.
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 Ro-
manian 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, an-
other landmark of our country is perfectly carved and I think is equating two images of Ro-
mania 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, appreci-
ated Professor Dr. Anton Caragea-IRICE President Director General.
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.
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THE BEST WINE OF ROMANIA FOR 2015 was
tasted at the Palace of Parliament by the
diplomatic and political elite.
P R O M O T I N G R O M A N I A N W I N E S .
A S P E C I A L T A S K F O R R O M A N I A N D I P L O M A T S
P A L A C E O F P A R L I A M E N T I S W E L C O M I N G A N E W
R O M A N I A N A M B A S S A D O R : C O T N A R I H O U S E
O F W I N E
On 21 March 2015 at the Romexpo Hall in Bucharest, the opening ceremony of Interna-
tional 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 parlia-
mentarians and diplomats had opened the Venue and visited the stand of CASA DE VIN-
URI 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 per-
fection and marked with 98 points out of 100 for the flowery flavor.
The wine presentation continued with another star of COTNARI-DIPLOMATIC WINE: the
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 assort-
ment: Feteasca Neagra in two separate editions.
One, under the brand of Domains (Domenii) and a special and unique surprise the pres-
entation 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.
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.
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Diplomats are enjoying COTNARI HOUSE OF
WINES -The Best Romanian Red Wine for 2015
I n t e r n a t i o n a l W i n e F a i r G o o d W i n e H E L D
I N R O M A N I A
George Malutan BEST WINE
CREATOR FOR 2014
The guests present on the
venue, crowded to taste
the Busuiaca de Bohotin-
THE BEST ROMANIAN
WINE FOR 2015, and
awarded by The Institute of
International Relations and
Economic Cooperation
with the title of Diplomatic
Wine, the Romanian repre-
sentation wine.
Concluding the tour of the
COTNARI HOUSE OF WINE
-the creator of th