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Romanian delegation visit in Trinidad and Tobago. Page 10.
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Newsletter No.2-2011
Institute of International Relations and Economic Cooperation
Romanian delegation attends United Arab Emirates National Day Celebration. Page 2. Kazakhstan 20 years of independence celebrated in Romania. Page 3-7. Dialogue between H.E. Prof.dr.Anton Caragea and H.E. Ambassador Yacoub Yousef Al Hosani .Pages 12-13.
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romanian media delegation in United Arab Emirates is yet another demonstration of the ever deepening ties between Romania and United Arab Emirates in fields of culture, media, economy and political dialogue.
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Kazakhstan had
succeeded an impressive transformation. This seasoned and sophisticated nation building example will be under scrutiny by the Romanian intellectual elite on 15 November 2011 International Academic Conference: KAZAKHSTAN 20 YEARS OF INDEPENDENCE. PEACE AND CONSTRUCTION.
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KAZAKHSTAN 20 YEARS OF FULFILLED PROMISESINTERNATIONAL ACADEMIC CONFERENCE
On 15 November 2011 Bucharest, capital of Romania, hosted the International Academic Conference: KAZAKHSTAN 20 YEARS OF INDEPENDENCE. PEACE AND CONSTRUCTION. The Conference was hosted and organized by the Institute of International Relations and Economic Cooperation of Romania and Kazakhstan Diplomatic Mission in Romania and had enjoyed the presence of President of Romania Mr. Ion Iliescu and President of Romania Mr. Emil Constantinescu , representatives of Romanian Parliament, Romanian Government and European academics etc. The conference was opened by Professor Dr. Anton Caragea- Director of Institute of International Relations and Economic Cooperation of Romania who presented the speech: KAZAKHSTAN - 20 YEARS OF FULFILLED PROMISES, outlining the transformation of Kazakhstan from an energy dependent country into a world energy supplier, a powerful state, with consolidated democracy, market economy, social development and exporter of stability in Central Asia region. The speech of Professor Anton Caragea was fallowed by welcoming remarks of H.E. Kairat Aman , Charge d`Affairs of Kazakhstan Mission, who presented the astonishing accomplishments of Kazakhstan in reaching economic development , social and cultural enlightenment of his population and constructing a powerful democracy based on people consensus . Professor Dr. Emil Constantinescu, President of Romania (1996-2000), presented a report entitled: KAZAKHSTAN 20 YEARS OF INDEPENDENCE. 20 YEARS OF DEMOCRATIC CONSTRUCTION emphasizing the democratic credential of Kazakhstan , the success of holding free and fair elections, constructing a powerful civil society at the highest democratic standards. Mr. Ion Iliescu, President of Romania (1990-1996; 2000-2004) had presented a report titled: KAZAKHSTAN AND WORLD ECONOMY GLOBALIZATION. The report is pressing on the impressive successes of Kazakhstan in the last 20 years: reconstructing Silk Road in transport and energy supplies lines, in promoting regional economic cooperation and in developing social and cultural status of people of Kazakhstan. President Nursultan Nazarbaev has constructing a powerful and successful Kazakhstan, that everybody could be proud, concluded President Ion Iliescu. The other speeches where held by Catalin Nechifor , member of Romanian Parliament and VicePresident of Romania Kazakhstan Friendship Parliamentary Group and by Dr. Mircea Constantinescu- Director of European Diplomatic Academy of European Council on International Relations. The two key note speeches had reflected the astonishing successes of Kazakhstan latest 20 years of independence : democracy, development , high standard of living , security and promoting international cooperation via international organization presided by Kazakhstan such as: Organization of Security and Cooperation in Europe (2010) and Organization of Islamic Conference (2011). The impressive academic manifestation had enjoyed a large presence of Diplomatic Corp accredited in Romania, mass media organizations and over 500 academics from Institute of International Relations and Economic Cooperation , Romanian Academy of Sciences , European Council on International Relations , Romanian Academy of Economic Science, European Diplomatic Academy etc. The International Academic Conference: KAZAKHSTAN 20 YEARS OF INDEPENDENCE. PEACE AND CONSTRUCTION was the most important conference dedicated to Kazakhstan Independence celebration in European Union and was an example of the interest generated by Kazakhstan on world stage and of brotherly relations between Romania and Kazakhstan..
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Academic Conference: KAZAKHSTAN 20 YEARS OF INDEPENDENCE. PEACE AND CONSTRUCTION was the most important conference dedicated to Kazakhstan Independence celebration in European Union and was an example of the interest generated by Kazakhstan on world stage and of brotherly relations between Romania and Kazakhstan.
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Kazakhstan is part of all important world and European energetic projects and the dream of President Nursultan Nazarbaev was fulfilled.says prof.dr.Anton Caragea IRICE Director
and once again congratulate Kazakhstan and the Kazakh people on the anniversary of 20 years if independence, for the great achievements in all areas of activity, to congratulate them for the important and active role as chairman of O.S.C.E., wishing at the same time a successful activity in the framework of the Organization of the Islamic Conference says prof.dr.Mircea Constantinescu
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we must emphasize
the democratic credential of Kazakhstan , the success of holding free and fair elections, constructing a powerful civil society at the highest democratic .says Emil ConstantinescuPresident of Romania (1996-2000)
President Nursultan
Nazarbaev has constructing a powerful and successful Kazakhstan, that everybody could be proud says Ion Iliescu President of Romania ( 1990-1996; 200-2004)
Kazakhstan has
reached economic development , social and cultural enlightenment of his population and constructing a powerful democracy based on people consensus say`s Kairat AmanKazakhstan Charge d`Affairs
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Address of President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev State-of-the nation address of Kazakhstan President Nursultan Nazarbayev - SELECTIONSThis year is especially valuable for us. We have approached the 20th anniversary of our independence. We have conquered significant tops along this way, which led dependent people to independent days of present time. As you remember, in 1997, in my first address to the people of Kazakhstan, I said: By 2030, our next generations will live in a country which would not be left in the wayside of global events. At that time, there were many people who were doubtful about these words. However, we have achieved this desired goal not in 33, but in twelve years! The Summit, recently held in Astana, convened the heads of the 56 states and governments and is an outstanding evidence of this. And even before this major and glorious achievement, we have reached many goals. We have become one of the three states in the world, which convened its compatriots, scattered as millet in different times of history. In these years, more than 800,000 compatriots came back from foreign states and the number of population increased by one and a half million. We have built a beautiful and prosperous Astana in the wide steppe of SaryArka. We have established the capital, which became the symbol of our dynamic development, on the banks of Yessil River. Only the nation which lives in harmony and understanding will reach the fruitful future. Today, Kazakhstans international reserves are about 60 billion USD..Prosperity requires cooperation, and unity is the token of wealth. In the years of independence, more than 120 billion USD in foreign investment were attracted in the economy of our country. We also export more than 200 kinds of products to 126 countries of the world. Today, one third of the national wealth is created by small and medium-sized businesses. The agricultural sector is also developing. In 2010, the GDP increased by 7 percent, industrial production by 10 percent, while the growth in manufacturing industries reached 19 percent. An average monthly salary increased from 53,000 in 2007 to 80,000 tenge (KZT) in 2010. In terms of the national wellbeing, last year Kazakhstan made 26 steps forward and took the 50th place among 110 countries. Overall, an average monthly salary increased by 5.5 times and the average pension increased fourfold. We overcame the crisis, which shook the world, and bravely stepped onto a straight path of development. I have never had more happiness than to serve the interests of my country and welfare of my motherland. We still have a lot of work. Our most important value in this path is our cohesive unity. I am sure that large-hearted people of my country who value unity will become a strong and prosperous nation. There is a wise folk saying: If the country has a blessing there will be wellbeing and its direction will be right. In this address, we summed up the results of the work, which had been done during a glorious stage and outlined a direction for the future. I wish you all a great success in your noble work towards wellbeing in the interests of the country! Let our noble activities, which brought us to these glorious days, be blessed, dear compatriots!
which shook the world, and bravely stepped onto a straight path of development. I have never had more happiness than to serve the interests of my country and welfare of my motherland. We still have a lot of work. Our most important value in this path is our cohesive unity.am sure that large-hearted people of my country who value unity will become a strong and prosperous nation. I wish you all a great success in your noble work towards wellbeing in the interests of the country! saysH.E. President Nursultan Nazarbaev of Kazakhstan
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The visit,
perfect realized by the efforts of Algerian Embassy staff in Romania, headed by the dedicated ambassador Habib Chawki Hamraoui, was an outstanding success in perfecting romanianalgerian dialogue and in reshaping the traditional friendship between Romania and Algeria.
to resume our bilateral relations, in a constructive spirit, and ground them on development and cooperation in areas such as trade, investment, civilian and military cooperation, cultural cooperation. () The financial situations of our country allow us to fund, from our countrys budget, a five-year program (2010-2014) worth 280 billion dollars. This context is favorable and I would like to stress that in the framework of this programme, Romanian firms have already proved their competence in fields like constructions, hydraulic infrastructure and education. Therefore there is real potential for development and cooperation between the two states, said the head of the Algerian diplomacy.
After the Romania-Algeria Economic and Business Forum a dialogue was held between Minister of Foreign Affairs of Algeria- H.E. Mourad Medelci and Professor Dr. Anton Caragea, Director of Institute of International Relations and Economic Cooperation of Romania. On the time of the discussion an honest assessment of the situation from Middle East and North Africa region was made and also a discussion about the ripple effects in the region had taken place. H.E. Minister Mourad Medelci had declared that the analyses of prof.dr.Anton Caragea over the events in the region ( continuation on next page )
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The visit,
perfect realized by the efforts of Algerian Embassy staff in Romania, headed by the dedicated ambassador Habib Chawki Hamraoui, was an outstanding success in perfecting romanianalgerian dialogue and in reshaping the traditional friendship between Romania and Algeria.
Professor Dr. Anton Caragea and Ambassador of Algeria in Romania Habib Chawki Hamraoui
The extraordinary achievements in bilateral relation Romania-Algeria obtained by the visit of Minister of Foreign Affairs of Algeria- H.E. Mourad Medelci are a testimony of the efficacy of hard work realized by tireless Ambassador of Algeria : Habib Chawki Hamraoui had declared for press at the end of the working launch professor dr. Anton Caragea, Director of Institute of International Relations and Economic Cooperation of Romania.
Professor Dr. Anton Caragea and Ambassador of Algeria in Romania Habib Chawki Hamraoui
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concluded with an official meeting of Romanian delegation with Prime Minister Kamla Parshad Bissessar, the main political figure of the island. Prime minister stressed the importance of the first high level talks between Romania and Republic of Trinidad and Tobago and important agreements reached by the parties and praised Romania visionary decision of supporting Trinidad and Tobago international candidature
Between 15 and 23 October 2011 a six member delegation from Institute of International Relations and Economic Cooperation (IRICE) headed by Professor Dr. Anton Caragea, director of IRICE had paid an official visit in the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago.The Romanian delegation was invited to attend the World Travel Award Ceremony held in Port of Spain, where Trinidad and Tobago received the title of Best Destination for 2012. Romania had being instrumental in awarding this title and the right to organize this International Tourism Festival and Prime Minister Kamla Pershad Bissessar had publicly expressed appreciation for professor Anton Caragea vote, as Romanian representative, in favor of Trinidad and Tobago.The Romanian delegation held talks on developing relations on tourism, industry and culture with Republic of Trinidad and Tobago with Minister of Foreign Affairs, Minister of Tourism Rupert Griffith, Minister of Trade and Industry, Minister of Energy, President of Parliament of Tobago-Hon. Orville London and Minister of Science and TechnologySenator Fazal Karim etc.The agreements reached varied from: the announcement of visa requirements being lifted for all type of passports and all type of travel for Romanian citizens for a stay of 90 days, agreements for jointly established post university courses on diplomacy and tourism and agreements on tourism cooperation and on mutual investment protection.On the side line of the official meetings professor Anton Caragea meet General Manager Russell George of Hyatt Hotel Chains discussing ways for fostering tourism investment of Hyatt in Romania.The Romanian delegation had also an impressive cultural program including touring the islands of Trinidad and Tobago , fort George , Mount George , Rain Forest Reserve, Maracas Beach etc. and participating in Divali Festival official opening etc. The visit has concluded with an official meeting of Romanian delegation with Prime Minister Kamla Parshad Bissessar, the main political figure of the island. Prime minister stressed the importance of the first high level talks between Romania and Republic of Trinidad and Tobago and important agreements reached by the parties and praised Romania visionary decision of supporting Trinidad and Tobago international candidature.In his response Professor Dr. Anton Caragea highlighted the impressive development of Trinidad and Tobago in tourism industry, economic sustainable development and energy market regulation. Trinidad and Tobago is a safe country, democratically advanced and an interesting market for investments and Romania is glad to have a strong partner on the other side of the Atlantic . The visit was an important diplomatic success in Romania desire to foster relations with the nations of South America region and was the first high level visit in the latest 10 years in a South American country.
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Caragea, Director of Institute of International Relations and Economic Cooperation of Romania had expressed his gratitude for the impressive welcoming organized for Romanian delegation and appreciated that Tajikistan had succeeded in overcome the economic crisis, to build impressive energy projects such Rogun hydropower plant and to be a supplier of security and stability in the region and an example in the region.
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United Arab Emirates came a long way in economic and social development in the last 40 years declares H.E. Ambassador Yacub Yousif Al Hosani in dialogue with Professor Anton Caragea Ph.D, MA, FINS
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Emirates in there unification action, now 40 year old, have registered achievements that transformed the state and society in order to enter into XXI century with the capacity to face challenges and opportunities says H.E. Ambassador Yacoub Yousef Al Hosani
United Arab Emirates are celebrating on 2 December the National Day and the 40 year anniversary. How is your Excellency explaining the amazing development of United Arab Emirates (U.A.E.) in such a short period of time, United Arab Emirates are enjoying today one of the world highest and sophisticated life standards of living and also enjoy a powerful economy and democratic society. How it was all possible in such a short time?
United Arab Emirates in there unification action, now 40 year old, have registered achievements that transformed the state and society in order to enter into XXI century with the capacity to face challenges and opportunities of this century and in the same time they wanted to offer a permanent stimulus for their citizens to have more capacity and achievements and to ensure to future generation a decent life and stability. Off course, the United Arab Emirates came a long way in economic and social development and we have being able to build a powerful institutional life, with an important degree of openness in society. All this had characterized the development process and the spirit of tolerance , that prevail in every sector of society in U.A.E. Also we have important ingredients: as a strong spiritual life that enrich the bases of our experience and put our country in a special place , not only in regional level, but also at world level. Indeed United Arab Emirates are undergoing from a long period of time a process of new development that transformed us in a center for international trade and finance. Also we are living a new parliamentary experience in the true meaning of the word , that completely correspond to national standard . On the other hand the success obtained at national level would not be possible without the wisdom of our foreign policy that facilitates reaching these goals. Transforming Emirates into an economic center of the world would not be possible to explain only by one decision , but as a result of long term plans and efforts. These efforts were not merely economic construction but included infrastructure, quality service, social development, including also human capital development by training and a legislative and judicial environment in accordance with our economic and social global development. From here results that United Arab Emirates positioning on world economy map is not temporary or based on an economic conjecture , but is the result of a continuous effort. In this development process where involved many economic and financial institution that build on solid foundation that overcome the economic crisis that is confronting today the world economy
What is today situation on United Arab Emirates and what are the future development plans for United Arab Emirates?
There is no question that U.A.E. have great achievements in the last time but we are continuing the efforts for future development. From this reason the state is working constant in developing process ( continuation on next page)..
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United Arab Emirates came a long way in economic and social development in the last 40 years declares H.E. Ambassador Yacub Yousif Al Hosani in dialogue with Professor Anton Caragea Ph.D, MA, FINS
, so that we could face any regional or international fluctuation or event`s . Today we are at the beginning of a new stage that will aloud our citizens to obtained all the necessary informations and to have more power to integrate all the citizens in all the institution of the state ( cultural, mass media , economic, education ) in order to better contribute to our nation building . In this anniversary moment of 40 years from our National Foundation Day our hopes regarding our sate are limitless and our government aspiration for his citizens are also without limitation and we are aspiring for a bright future. We shell enter a new era that reflects ambitious visions and careful planning for future generations under the wise leadership of His Highness President of State and his Vice-President that are fallowing on the footsteps of SHEIKH ZAYED bin SULTAN AL NAHAYAN , the founder and father of United Arab Emirates, Allah grant peace to his soul.
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Emirates are an important actor on world economy stage and is world renamed for international tourism as a much appreciated destination as a results of our wise leadership.for international tourism as a much appreciated destination as a results of our wise leadership. On this occasion I invite our Romanian friends to visit United Arab Emirates and to observe the realizations achieved in this 40 year old road says H.E. Ambassador Yacoub Yousef Al Hosani
Your Excellency how you will describe the Romanian- Emirates relationship?
Our bilateral relations are old and full of diplomatic interactions on different levels. The diplomatic relations begin at 1.08.1989. Also the relations are substantiated by reciprocal high level visits in the last years that contributed to developing friendship and cooperation between our countries. United Arab Emirates are having a high development experience and a high appreciation on world economic organizations and this is making bilateral relations easier. Also because Romania is among European countries interested in regional relations in general and in relations with United Arab Emirates, in special this is important in developing relations in all fields, and in 2008 the total commercial exchange reached 522 million dollars. Doubling this amount in the last five years is by itself a clear indicator on the dynamic that characterized our bilateral relations.
Your Excellency what are your future plans in developing relations between Romania and United Arab Emirates on politic, economic and cultural level?
United Arab Emirates by His Highness SHEIKH KHALIFA bin ZAYED AL NAHAYAN directives are programming to develop relations of friendship and mutual beneficial cooperation with Romania and is a shared desire to extend our cooperation prospective on the benefit of our two countries and we will concentrate on ways to consolidate our bilateral relations and ways to increase our exchanges in various fields of activity on the firm intention of satisfying reciprocal interest for the future. The most important is the Mix Ministerial Commission that contributes to development in bilateral cooperation in a practical and coherent way. I hope in the nearest future we will increase our cooperation in mutual benefit to serve our goals and ambition on economic development with a focus on tourism and investments.
What is your Excellency message for Romanian readers on the occasion of United Arab Emirates National Day?
United Arab Emirates are an important actor on world economy stage and is world renamed for international tourism as a much appreciated destination as a results of our wise leadership.for international tourism as a much appreciated destination as a results of our wise leadership. On this occasion I invite our Romanian friends to visit United Arab Emirates and to observe the realizations achieved in this 40 year old road.
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