SEOUL NUCLEAR SECURITY SUMMIT – A ROMANIAN VIEW by PROFESSOR DR. ANTON CARAGEA

The Seoul Summit had just concluded, but his reverberation will be long standing. Everybody is agreeing that we are witnessing just the beginning of  an international custom on managing nuclear weapons and nuclear security.  Seoul Summit, if it was not exceedingly rich on international regulation,   had offered instead a successful model of nuclear security management, of relinquishing the illusory security offered by nuclear weapons in exchange for a world commitment to his security: Kazakhstan.

Professor Dr. Anton Caragea during his visit in Kazakhstan.

 

The world leaders have showered praises on the Central Asian country and his leader-Nursultan Nazarbaev ,top of the list being  United States President, Barack Obama,  who described Kazakhstan as a model for the world  and express his support for the country`s bid to host the International Nuclear Fuel Bank .

In this moment, when we are confronted with an insufficient legal framework on nuclear security, the need for a successful example to be offered as a way out for the countries that had pursued or are pursuing a program for nuclear military development it is clearly marked.

Kazakhstan is, undoubtedly, the success story of nuclear disarmament : dismantling an impressive nuclear arsenal inherited from Soviet Union ,with more than 1.000 warheads, prohibiting nuclear experiments on Semipalatinsk  polygon and in exchange obtaining security guarantees and international recognition of his borders .

International leaders express their appreciation towards Kazakhstan President- Nursultan Nazarbayev

 

In today world Kazakhstan and the architect of this enlighten policy: President Nursultan Nazarbavev had a long track record of  achievements.

Among others unremitting exertion for the nuclear disarmament Kazakhstan joined the “Group of Eight” (G-8) Global Partnership against the spread of weapons of mass destruction and ratified the 2005 Amendment to the Convention on the Physical Protection of Nuclear Material (CPPNM) to bring it into force by 2014 and successfully hosted the Conference of the Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism” .

If to this list we add the impressive achievements of Kazakhstan Presidency to Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, the hosting of the first high level OSCE Summit in Astana  in 2010 and the lavish and profound transforming Chairmanship to Organization of Islamic Conference we have the complete picture of a country determined to leave his mark on international arena.

Kazakhstan had not fall asleep on the laurels already won and President Nursultan Nazarbaev already used his country high standing to promote a regulation package destined to offer the possibility of further development of use of nuclear energy for peaceful purposes such as: the adoption of legally binding nuclear safety standards, the establishment of mechanisms for rapid response in case of emergency at nuclear facilities, and the granting to all states of an equal access to peaceful nuclear technology and supplies of low enriched uranium (LEU), including through an International Nuclear Fuel Bank.

The mounting support of the world leaders to Kazakh President vision of a nuclear weapons free world   had offered a new chance for Seoul Summit. The value of this vision is reflected in President Nursultan Nazarbaev own words: Based on the experience of my country, that voluntarily renounced the world’s fourth nuclear arsenal, I can say that the real security guarantees are provided by sustainable economic and social development,”

 If the world will support Kazakhstan in sharing this lesson, than the mankind could have a chance for a better future.

Professor Dr. Anton Caragea MA, FINS, EDA

WHY IS TRINIDAD TOBAGO THE WORLD BEST TOURIST DESTINATION ? by Honorable Kamla Pershad Bissessar –Prime Minister of Government of Republic of Trinidad and Tobago

The award of World’s Best Tourist Destination will significantly assist in branding destination Trinidad and Tobago globally. We must change the perception of our country in the overseas markets. We must celebrate our country and work hard to sell our country abroad. It is anticipated that this award will open us to untapped European markets that are perhaps weary of the traditional leisure destinations and desire a more exciting vacation experience.

Honorable Kamla Pershad Bissessar –Prime Minister of Government of Republic of Trinidad and Tobago 

Date: Wednesday October 19, 2011

Venue: Regency Hall-  Hyatt Regency Trinidad

Time: 12.30pm

I am indeed truly humbled and deeply honoured to be standing here today to accept, on behalf of the People of Trinidad and Tobago, the World’s Best Tourism Destination Award for 2012 from the European Union Council on Tourism and Trade. A non-governmental organisation, this body has a wide ranging membership of tourism representatives within the European Union.

We were also declared the World’s Favourite Cultural Destination in 2012 by the European Union Council on Tourism and Trade.

It is my understanding that this award was unanimously given to Trinidad and Tobago primarily for our history of impressive cultural festivals, environmental conservation and biodiversity protection amongst other factors.

It is not an award that is traditionally given to well-established tourism destinations but it is the highest honour awarded to non-European Union countries that have embraced sustainable tourism as a tool for cultural and social development and that respect and preserve their cultural and natural heritage.

I extend my heartfelt thanks to the European Union Council on Tourism and Trade for having us join other distinguished winners of this award such as the United Arab Emirates, Syria and South Koreea.

But moreover, I thank the Council for recognising what most of us fail to acknowledge and value. And this is … Trinidad and Tobago is brim-full with tourism potential.

We are not the traditional sun, sea and surf destination. What differentiates us from the rest of our Caribbean neighbours is our diverse and rich natural, cultural and built heritage.

This People’s Partnership Government is seriously committed and dedicated to the development of the tourism industry in Trinidad and Tobago. Tourism is an incredibly important pillar in our national economic diversification effort.

We are not paying “lip service” to the industry as some may have done in the past. For too long tourism has been looked down on as a second class service sector.

We recognise that tourism is a business and fiercely competitive. Tourism requires skills, talent, enterprise and more importantly the support of government.

The award of World’s Best Tourist Destination for 2012 is important for several reasons.

Firstly, it facilitates the formation of closer linkages with Europe for tourism, trade and investment possibilities. The European continent, as in its colonial past, is a formidable trading partner especially with the fall of communism and the rise of new economic powers.

Europe is, and will certainly continue to be, a cornerstone for our international business.

Ladies and gentlemen,

The economic and social advancement of this beautiful twin island Republic of ours depends to a large extent on how well we develop and harness our resources. And one such untapped resource is that of tourism.

The award of World’s Best Tourist Destination will significantly assist in branding destination Trinidad and Tobago globally. We must change the perception of our country in the overseas markets. We must celebrate our country and work hard to sell our country abroad.

It is anticipated that this award will open us to untapped European markets that are perhaps weary of the traditional leisure destinations and desire a more exciting vacation experience.

Ladies and Gentlemen,

An important opportunity that this award presents is a platform to advance the commitments of the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA).

As many of you may or may not be aware, in 2008 Trinidad and Tobago, along with its neighbours in the rest of the region, embarked upon a reciprocal trade agreement with one of our largest trading partners – the European Union (EU). The signing of the EPA signalled a shift in our trade and economic development.

We are now required to open our markets to Eastern Union manufacturers and service providers; but the EPA also provides market access for our country’s export of services to the European Union.

The Economic Partnership Agreement also speaks to specific disciplines on tourism services because of its importance to the social and economic development of the European Union and the Caribbean. These rules are complemented by a commitment to legally binding open market conditions for each other. For instance, the Europe Union has made commitments for travel agencies, tour operators, tourist guides services.

Trinidad and Tobago, on the other hand, have made commitments in relation to hotels and restaurants, marina services and spa services.

The EPA also includes measures that would make it easier for European Union investors to invest in the Trinidad and Tobago. This award, then, will provide a platform to attract increased investment and to promote growth and development in the tourism sector. The Economic Partnership Agreement is, therefore, rendered more relevant, more strategic and more focused on deliverables.

Honorable Prime Minister Kamla Pershad Bissessar receives WORLD BEST TOURIST DESTINATION AWARD  for 2012.

The World’s Best Tourism Destination award will, moreover, engender a measure of national pride amongst our citizenry and raise the level of public confidence in Trinidad and Tobago as a tourist destination.

We should be proud of our country and its tourism potential. We have so much to be proud of, so much to share with each other, and so much to show off to the rest of the world. Let us not doubt or question our intrinsic value.

In closing, ladies and gentlemen, I must take a moment to publicly acknowledge the hard work and sacrifices of our tourism community … the stakeholders in our midst. The last few years have been quite challenging for all in the tourism industry.

But rest assured that the tourism industry will get the backing it needs.

But we cannot do it alone. We have all to work together. The private sector in the lead but with government acting as a facilitator; supporting every step of the way.

I want to urge you to continue working with commitment, energy and enthusiasm for the betterment of the tourism industry.

I thank you. God’s richest blessings on us all.

ENERGY TALKS BETWEEN ROMANIA AND KOREA

On of 3 August 2011, at the initiative of Embassy of Korea in Romania, was held the first explanatory gathering between Romania- Korea on energy related issues. His Excellency Im Han Taek, Ambassador of Republic of Korea, held a working meeting with Energy Authority President  Mr. Petru Lificiu and Director of Institute of International Relations and Economic Cooperation of Romania, Professor Dr. Anton Caragea. The meeting included a presentation of today energy market trends in Romania and Eastern Europe ,a a brief introduction to the implementation of EU laws regarding energy in Romania and an assessment of the possibility of economic cooperation between the two countries in the field of energy.

Prof.dr. Anton Caragea , Im Han Taek Ambassador  and Dr. Petru Lificiu

Mr. Petru Lificiu explained that Romanian energy market is a perfect place for Korean energy investments from a long line of opportunities offered: the increase potential for energy export from Romania to countries situated in proximity (especially Balkan and Eastern Europe areas), the implementation of European energy corridor towards Caucasus and the status of Romania as a major energy hub in the region. Also a special place for investments is offered in the framework of the process of passing from fossil energy production, towards renewable energy sources of production.

Prof.dr. Anton Caragea presented the broad areas of energy cooperation offered by Romania and emphasized on the concrete opportunities of holding an energy summit between Romania and Korea in the near future.

Ambassador Im Han Taek of  Korea expressed his hart felted appreciation for the kind and complete explanation offered and stated that is clear that in energy field the two countries have a lot to offer to each other and considers that by this meeting and a future energy round table, the basis for a mutual beneficial cooperation where laid down.

This was the first of such meetings on energy field between Romania and Korea and the fruition of this meeting promised to offer a new area of opportunities for bilateral dialogue.

COMUNITATEA DEMOCRATICA ARE UN NOU MEMBRU: KAZAHSTAN

In data de 12 aprilie 2011 , intr-o ceremonie publica, desfasurata la Bucuresti in Aula Magna a Academiei de Stiinte Economice, comunitatea democratica mondiala s-a bucurat de primirea unui nou membru in randurile sale : Kazahstan-ul.

Comunitatea democratica s-a adunat sa salute un nou membru al lumii democratice: Kazahstan

 In prezenta reprezentantilor diplomatici ai statelor cu traditie democratica , prof.dr.Anton Caragea, directorul Institutului de Relatii Internationale si Cooperare Economica ,a  prezentat raportul romanesc de monitorizare a alegerilor prezidentiale din Kazahstan.

Ceremonia a fost o premiera, fiind vorba de o prezentare dubla , Bucuresti-Bruxelles , deoarece raportul romanesc a fost acceptat ca document european si prezentat in aceeasi zi de Consiliul European pentru Relatii Internationale ca raport european.

Profesor Dr. Anton Caragea prezinta Raportul de Monitorizare a Alegerilor din Kazahstan

Conferinta a fost deschisa de prezentarea prof.dr.Anton Caragea  asupra metodelor de supraveghere a alegerilor, obiectivelor urmarite si modului de constituire a unei misiuni de supraveghere electorala. Au urmat apoi discursurile unora din membrii echipei romanesti de supraveghere a alegerilor din Kazahstan: subsecretarul de stat in Guvernul Romaniei: Sali Negiat si jurnalistului Gabriel Arsene .  Apoi intr-o ceremonie publica, Raportul Final de Supraveghere a Alegerilor din Kazahstan a fost citit si apoi inmanat Insarcinatului cu Afaceri al Kazahstanului- Kairat Aman.

Comisia de Monitorizare a evaluat conditiile oferite de legislatia electorala , legislatia cu privire la asociatii si activitati politice, legislatia cu privire la mass media si prevederile constitutionale precum si o evaluare a masurilor preliminarii luate de Comisia Electorala Centrala a Republicii Kazahstan pentru asigurarea unui climat propice alegerilor prezidentiale.

Echipa de monitorizare a Romaniei a realizat supravegherea in ziua votului , supravegherea procesului de numarare si tabularea rezultatelor, intr-un numar semnificativ de sectii si comisii electorale de centralizare a rezultatelor.

O sala plina varf asculta lectia unei democratii care se naste: Kazahstan

Concluzia finala a raportului fiind aceea de sustinere a rezultatelor alegerilor din Kazahstan ca reprezentand vointa reala, liber exprimata, in mod democratic a poporului kazah. 

In discursul sau de raspuns Excelenta Sa Dl. Kairat Aman  a multumit echipei romanesti de monitorizare a alegerilor pentru eforturile deosebite depuse, pentru energia aratata si pentru raportul de monitorizare depus.

Corpul Diplomatic asculta Raportul Misiunii de Monitorizare Electorala

″In mod deosebit am fost interesat de opinia observatorilor internationali asupra progresului democratic al tarii mele si am fost entuziasmat sa aflu ca alegerile noastre au avut o organizare buna si democratica. Multumesc Romaniei pentru sprijinul acordat″ a incheiat Excelenta Sa.

A urmat o sesiune de intrebari si raspunsuri care au atins toate problemele in dezbatere cu referire la alegerile prezidentiale din 3 aprilie 2011 din Kazahstan.

Evenimentul din 12 aprilie 2011 a reprezentat pentru Kazahstan certificarea unor alegeri reusite si libere si un imbold pentru continuarea reformelor democratice , iar pentru Romania si comunitatea democratica mondiala un moment de mandrie odata cu primirea unui nou membru cu drepturi depline ce incepe a se afirma pe drumul democratiei  : Kazahstan .

CEREMONIA PREMIULUI DE CARTE A ROMANIEI A AVUT LOC LA BUCURESTI

In data de 13 aprilie 2011, intr-o ceremonie gazduita de Muzeul National de Geologie , comunitatea diplomatica si academica din Romania a onorat prezentarea PREMIULUI DE CARTE AL ROMANIEI ( ROMANIAN BOOK PRIZE AWARD )   pentru lucrarea PATRIMONIUL NATURAL AL ROMANIEI , lucrare a fostului ministru al mediului: Petru Lificiu.

Petru Lificiu-fost ministru al mediului primeste PREMIUL DE CARTE AL ROMANIEI pentru 2011

Lucrarea s-a impus pentru acest prestigios titlu deoarece este prima lucrare ce realizeaza un inventar complet si exhaustiv al bogatiei patrimoniului national romanesc .

Informatiile extrem de utile si certificate stiintific cuprind :ariile naturale protejate , parcurile naturale , rezervatiile biosferei , zonele umede de importanta nationala, siturile patrimoniului natural universal , rezervatiile naturale geologice si paleontologice , rezervatii speologice si ariile protejate si turismul.

In plus traducerea lucrarii in limba engleza ofera publicului international acces direct la informatii de calitate cu privire la extinderea si importanta patrimoniului natural al Romaniei .  Aparitia in limba engleza a lucrarii  PATRIMONIUL NATURAL AL ROMANIEI de Petru Lificiu este astfel o premiera  pe plan national, realizand o misiune de o importanta  deosebita: popularizarea potentialului extraordinar al Romaniei in intreaga lume si sprijinirea inscrierii Romaniei ca destinatie turistica de exceptionala valoare pe harta Europei.

Un alt argument in favoarea acordarii celebrului premiu este tiparirea lucrarii in conditii grafice exceptionale acompaniata de cateva zeci de fotografii de o calitate ireprosabila care se constituie in ambasadori ai frumusetilor tarii noastre inaintea celor ce deschid lucrarea.

Prezentarea publica a editiei in limba engleza si inmanarea premiului au avut loc  cu sprijinul si in spatiul deosebit al Muzeului National de Geologie, unul din spatiile remarcabile dedicate conservarii patrimoniului natural al Romaniei.

Cu aceasta ocazie si in prezenta Corpului Diplomatic acreditat la Bucuresti directorul Muzeului de Geologie , dl.ing.dr. Stefan Marincea a deschis poarta Expozitiei de Flori de Mina si Sala de Pietre Pretioase Fluorescente, adevarate comori ale Muzeului de Geologie .

Faimosi cantareti romani au incantat audienta cu performantele lor extraordinare

Au sustinut prezentari ale cartii ambasadorul Macedoniei, Excelenta sa Ljupco Arsovski si ambasadorul Emiratelor Arabe Unite, Excelenta Sa Yacoub Yousef Al Hosani .

Apoi pentru ceremonia publica de inmanare a  PREMIULUI DE CARTE AL ROMANIEI  au urcat pe scena Ambasadorul Marocului-Ahmed Sendague ,  Ambasadorul   Ambasadorul Macedoniei-  Ljupco Arsovski , Ambasadorul Emiratelor Arabe Unite- Yacoub Yousef Al Hosani, Ambasadorul Palestinei – Ahmad Aqel, Ambasadorul Republicii Federale a Nigeriei- Mba Ama Mba , Ambasadorul Republicii Populare Democrate Coreene-  Kim Son Gyong,  Insarcinata cu Afaceri a Filipinelor-Maria Pangilian  -  atasatii culturali ai Irakului, Bulgariei , in timp ce din sala ceremonia era urmarita de reprezentanti ai altor 40 de misiuni diplomatice acreditate la Bucuresti.

Ceremonia a incantat pe cei prezenti cu un spectacol folcloric sustinut de celebrul artist Gheorghe Turda si invitatii sai, programul alcatuit de celebrul cantaret a cuprins si un extraordinar recital de nai cu Gabriela Preda-laureata cu aur la Paris in 2010.Totul s-a incheiat cu o interpretare generala a cantecului Noi suntem romani- cantat ,spre deliciul publicului si de membrii Corpului Diplomatic prezenti. Programul s-a incheiat cu o  masa traditional romaneasca care a surpins prin bogatia felurilor pe ambasadorii prezenti .

Cantecul NOI SUNTEM ROMANI !  a starnit ropote de aplauze si sala intreaga s-a sculat in picioare cantand la unison

 Ceremonia din 13 aprilie 2011 a adus la un loc pe iubitorii patrimoniului natural al Romaniei, pe cei ce iubesc cartea si cultura si pe cei ce protejeaza pentru generatiile viitoare bogatiile Romaniei intr-o ceremonie imbogatita de prezenta Corpului Diplomatic dornic sa cunoasca frumusetiile si bogatiile Romaniei.

Excelenta Sa Ambasadorul Nigeriei-Mba Ama Mba, prof.dr.Anton Caragea, D-na.Laura Ciuhu-Presedinta Forumului Ecologistilor si dl.Petru Lificiu – laureatul Premiului de Carte pentru 2011

Excelenta Sa Ambasadorul Emiratelor Arabe Unite- Yacoub Yousef Al Hosani , prof.dr.Anton Caragea si dr. Stefan Marincea -directorul Muzeului National de Geologie

Excelenta Sa Ambasadorul  Macedoniei – Ljupco Arsovski scrie in Cartea de onoare a evenimentului.

Excelenta Sa Ambasadorul Republicii Populare Democrate Coreene -Kim Son Gyong , directorul Stefan Marincea si Directorul  IRICE-prof.dr.Anton Caragea

Excelenta Sa Ambasadorul Regatului Marocului – Ahmed Sendague,Excelenta Sa Ambasadorul Palestinei – Ahmad Aqel , Excelenta Sa Ambasadorul Macedoniei – Ljupco Arsovski , reprezentantul cultural al Bulgariei si Laureatul Premiului de Carte dl. Petru Lificiu

Excelenta Sa Ambasadorul Macedoniei-Ljupco Arsovski ,Excelenta sa  Ambasadorul Nigeriei-Mba Ama Mba , Excelenta Sa Ambasadorul Emiratelor Arabe Unite-Yacoub Yousef Al Hosani ,  Charge D`Affairs al Republicii Filipine  Maria Pangilian, Ing. Stefan Marincea -Directorul Muzeului de Geologie , Dl. Petru Lificiu-Laureatul Premiului de Carte si Profesorul Dr. Anton Caragea

Excelenta sa Ambasadorul Palestinei -Ahmad Aqel,  Excelenta Sa Ambasadorul Macedoniei-Ljupco Arsovski , Excelenta sa Ambasadorul Nigeriei-Mba Ama Mba , Insarcinata cu Afaceri a Filipinelor Maria Pangilian  si reprezentanta culturala a Irakului

Cantecul la nai a cucerit audienta.

ROMANIAN BOOK AWARD CEREMONY FOR 2011 IS HELD IN BUCHAREST

On 13 April 2011 in a lavish ceremony, hosted at the National Geology Museum, the diplomatic and academic community of Romania had honored the ROMANIAN BOOK PRIZE for 2011, awarded to NATIONAL PATRIMONY OF ROMANIA , a book by former environment minister Petru Lificiu ,present day Vice-President of ANRE (National Agency for Energy).

Mr. Petru Lificiu is awarded ROMANIAN BOOK AWARD for 2011

The book is creating a complete and extensive inventory on the wealth on national Romanian patrimony. The information’s are extremely useful and scientific certified on : natural protected area, natural parks, biosphere reservation, humid areas of national importance, sites of natural universal patrimony , natural geology and paleontology reservation, protected area and tourism.

A plus of the work is the english language edition, that is granting to international public direct access to high quality information’s regarding the extent and importance of natural Romanian patrimony.

The english edition of NATURAL PATRIMONY OF ROMANIA by Petru Lificiu is a novelty on national stage and is achieving a mission of special importance : creating a massive knowledge in the all world  regarding the extraordinary natural potential of Romania and supporting the acknowledgment of Romania as a exceptional value touristic destination on Europe`s map.

Another argument in favor of awarding the famous prize is the printing of the book in exceptional graphic conditions, accompanied by a few dozen of marvelous  quality photos, that are by itself true ambassadors of the beauties of our country in front of all the readers.

The public awarding ceremony and book presentation was  held with the support of National Geology Museum, one of the most remarkable cultural institutions dedicated in promoting environment protection in Romania.

Famous Romanian singers had enchanted the audience by their outstanding performance

To honor this joyous occasion and the presence of Diplomatic Corp accredited in Bucharest, the Director of Geological Museum ing.dr. Stefan Marincea has opened the gate to the Mine Flowers and Precious Gems Hall, the true treasures of the Geology Museum.

The book award presentation was publicly sustained by H.E. Ljupco Arsovski –Ambassador of Macedonia and H.E. Yacub Yousef Al Hosani- Ambassador of United Arab Emirates.

At the public awarding ceremony of the ROMANIAN BOOK AWARD the stage was taken by H.E. Ambassador of Morocco – Ahmed Sendague ,  H.E. Ljupco Arsovski –Ambassador of Macedonia , H.E. Yacub Yousef Al Hosani- Ambassador of United Arab Emirates , H.E. Ahmad Aqel- Ambassador  of Palestine , H.E. Mba Ama Mba- Ambassador of Nigeria , H.E. Kim Son Gyong –Ambassador of DPR-Korea , Philippines Charge d`Affairs Mrs. Maria Pangilian, cultural attaché of Iraq and Bulgaria, while in the hall where present other 40 representatives of diplomatic missions accredited in Bucharest.

After the ROMANIAN BOOK AWARD  was handed down to the recipient by professor dr. Anton Caragea the ceremonies continued with a popular song performance organized by Romanian national artist Gheorghe Turda and his guests.

We are all Romanian`s ! song had made the hall to burst into their feat and to applaud

The program constructed by the famous singer included the extraordinary participation of Paris golden laureate Mrs. Gabriela Preda. The music festivity concluded with all the attendance singing the famous national song: We are Romanians! interpreted for public appreciation even by the Diplomatic Corp members.

The final highlights of the ceremony included a traditional Romanian meal that surprised by his richness the ambassadors in attendance at the ceremony.

The 13 April ceremony had succeeded in bringing together the lovers of Romanian National Patrimony, the lovers of culture and the protectors for future generations benefit f the environmental treasures of Romania in a festivity enriched by the massive presence of Diplomatic Corp members who love and appreciate Romania and here beauties.

Guests for Romanian Book Award : H.E. Ambassador of Nigeria -Mba Ama Mba, Petru Lificiu award receiver for 2011, Laura Ciuhu, presedinta Forumului Ecologistilor din Romania and Prof.dr.Anton Caragea

H.E. Ambassador of United Arab Emirates- Yacoub Yousef Al Hosani , prof.dr.Anton Caragea and dr. Stefan Marincea -director of National Geology Museum

H.E Ambassador of Macedonia – Ljupco Arsovski writing in the Honor Book of the event.

H.E. Ambassador of Democratic Peoples Republic of Koreea-Kim Son Gyong , director Stefan Marincea and Director of IRICE-prof.dr.Anton Caragea

H.E Ambassador of Kingdom of Morocco- Ahmed Sendague, H. E Ambassador of Palestine – Ahmad Aqel , H.E. Ambassador of Macedonia – Ljupco Arsovski , Bulgarian cultural representative and Mr. Petru Lificiu

H.E. Ambassador of Macedonia-Ljupco Arsovski ,H.E. Ambassador of Nigeria-Mba Ama Mba , H.E. Ambassador of United Arab Emirates-Yacoub Yousef Al Hosani , Philippines Charge D`Affairs Maria Pangilian, Ing. Stefan Marincea -Director of Geology Museum , Mr. Petru Lificiu and Professor Dr. Anton Caragea

H.E. Ambassador of Palestine -Ahmad Aqel,  H.E. Ambassador of Macedonia-Ljupco Arsovski ,H.E. Ambassador of Nigeria-Mba Ama Mba , Philippines Charge D`Affairs Maria Pangilian  and Iraq cultural representative.

The nai music conquered the hearts of all present at the ceremony .

ROMANIA RECREATING THE SILK ROAD PROJECT

Taking part in Ashgabat-the capital of Turkmenistan- at a debate on the new destiny of Silk Road, professor Dr. Anton Caragea, director of Institute of International Relations and Economic Cooperation had announced the Romanian openness in taking part in a cultural resurrection project of the universal patrimony of Silk Road.

Silk Road Project is reconstructing the treasures of Asia

Besides Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan Romania will get involved by simultaneous hosting this year a large cultural show in Bucharest, show destined to rekindle the values and beauties of Silk Road.

The Silk Road was connecting Korea and China to Europe, transporting goods, ideas and cultural values but also economical treasures and unifying peoples and civilizations. The Romanian presence in this trans-continental endeavor was enthusiastically greeted by Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan as a modern resurrection of Silk Road, without Romania contribution this being uncompleted.

The Bucharest Exhibition  will reconstruct the treasures of Silk Road in a large exposition showing art creations from  the fabulous specified yurt and typical Central Asia housing on Silk Road to fantastic Bukhara rugs or to Turkmen carpets that are recreating the memories of 1001 Nights Oriental tales . Also lights and sounds and travel documentary will recreate for the visitors the magic atmosphere of the treasures of Silk Road.

ROMANIA VA PARTICIPA LA PROIECTUL DRUMUL MATASII

Participand la Ashgabat-capitala Turkmenistanului – la o dezbatere despre necesitatea refacerii Drumului Matasii prof.dr.Anton Caragea , directorul Institutului de Relatii Internationale si Cooperare Economica  a anuntat disponibilitatea Romaniei de a participa la refacerea culturala a patrimoniului universal reprezentat de Drumul Matasii. Alaturi de Turkmenistan si Uzbekistan, Romania se va implica organizand simultan  in acest an o larga manifestare culturala la Bucuresti, destinata a pune in valoare frumusetile Drumului Matasii.

Drumul Matasii se reface cu participarea Romaniei

Drumul Matasii lega Coreea si China de Europa, transportand bunuri, idei si valori culturale dar si economice inestimabile, unind popoare si civilizatii. Prezenta Romaniei in acest proiect transcontinental a fost salutata de Uzbekistan si Turkmenistan, drept o refacere  a Drumului Matasii , fara Romania acesta nefiind complet.

Expozitia de la Bucuresti va reface, intr-o dispunere de efect, bogatiile de artefacte ale zonei, de la celebrele iurte central asiatice pana la locuintele tipice pentru  Drumul Matasii  , de la celebrele covoare de Buchara pana la minunatele covoare turkmene ce amintesc de noptile celor 1001 de nopti si cu jocuri de imagini si sunete  destinate sa redea vizitatorului atmosfera magic- orientala a comorilor Drumului Matasii.

DPRK is Ready for Both Dialogue and Confrontation

Pyongyang, March 1 (KCNA) — The U.S. and the south Korean bellicose forces finally kicked off large-scale war exercises against the DPRK, going against the unanimous aspiration and demand of the people at home and abroad for the peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula.

A spokesman for the DPRK Foreign Ministry Tuesday issued the following statement:

Key Resolve and Foal Eagle joint military exercises go to prove once again that the U.S. hostile policy to hinder the peaceful development of the DPRK in every way and stifle it by force of arms remains unchanged.

They are the U.S. exercises for a war of aggression against the DPRK to put pressure upon the East of the Asian Continent and thus put the whole of the Korean Peninsula under its military control. They are exercises for a nuclear war involving huge nuclear offensive means of the U.S. now under way according to an operational plan for making a preemptive nuclear attack on the DPRK.

The U.S. is talking about “provocations” from someone but the on-going joint military exercises cannot but be viewed as provocations. Given the fact that the international community unanimously expresses serious concern over the tense situation on the Korean Peninsula, this saber-rattling is itself a blatant provocation. The exercises whose purpose is to cope with the “contingency” of somebody and their nature suggests that they are the most serious provocation.

It was expected that south Korea would work hard to torpedo dialogue through all kinds of provocations to keep the confrontation prevailing between the north and the south.

As soon as the present south Korean authorities took power, they denied the reconciliation and cooperation between the north and the south. They are, therefore, under the political burden to justify their policy for escalating the confrontation at any cost till the next elections.

What merits a serious attention is a selfish aim of the U.S. to meet its strategic interests by taking advantage of such intention of the south Korean authorities. The U.S. is contemplating egging the south Korean authorities on to screw up the tension on the Korean Peninsula in a bid to round off the U.S.-Japan-south Korea triangular military alliance and establish military domination over this whole region.

The U.S. responded with its vicious military provocation to the DPRK’s proposal for avoiding actions which can be considered by each other as provocations and building confidence through dialogue and negotiations. It is nonsensical and hypocritical for the U.S. to talk about “sincere” dialogue, while kissing the south Korean authorities.

The DPRK has done what it can to make necessary dialogues successful as far as possible without any precondition, not webbed to modality of dialogue, prompted by the single desire to defuse the tension on the Korean Peninsula and ensure peace and stability there. The international community as a whole concerned about the escalating tension in the peninsula and the region is expressing positive support for the peace-loving efforts of the DPRK for dialogue.

The army and people of the DPRK are expressing irrepressible resentment at the U.S. for its high-handed act of staging the large-scale war maneuvers against the DPRK again quite contrary to the trend of the times.

Inevitable is the physical counter-action on the part of the army of the DPRK for self-defence. The hard-won opportunity of dialogue and detente is fading away.

The U.S. should be wholly accountable for all the consequences to be entailed by its military provocations.

The DPRK is ready for both dialogue and confrontation.

The U.S. would be well advised to know well that it would lose more than what it would gain by escalating the military tension on the peninsula.

DPRK EMBASSY IN ROMANIA

INSTITUTE OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND ECONOMIC COOPERATION OF ROMANIA ON THE FOREFRONT OF WORLD SOCIAL FORUM 2011

On the sidelines of World Social Forum, held in Senegal capital -Dakar, under the supervision of  President Hugo Chavez of Venezuela , Evo Morales of Bolivia and President of Senegal  Abdoulaye Wade , the membership of Institute of International Relations and Economic Cooperation of Romania (I.R.I.C.E. ) to the Committee  for a Parliamentary Assembly at United Nations and to the Council for In-depth Reform of the system of International Organization was approved . On behalf of the  Institute of International Relations and Economic Cooperation of Romania the two agreements where inked by Deputy Director of I.R.I.C.E professor M. Constantinescu according with the Letter of Agreement approved by Professor Dr. Anton Caragea , Director of  Institute of International Relations and Economic Cooperation of Romania .

We present you the documents approved at the World Social Forum 2011:

 

 

 

 

 

 

APPEAL FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A PARLIAMENTARY ASSEMBLY AT THE UNITED NATIONS

Humanity faces the task of ensuring the survival and well being of future generations as well as the preservation of the natural foundations of life on Earth. We are convinced that in order to cope with major challenges such as social disparity, proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, the threat of terrorism or the endangerment of global ecosystems, all human beings must engage in collaborative efforts.

To ensure international cooperation, secure the acceptance and to enhance the legitimacy of the United Nations and strengthen its capacity to act, people must be more effectively and directly included into the activities of the United Nations and its international organizations. They must be allowed to participate better in the UN’s activities. We therefore recommend a gradual implementation of democratic participation and representation on the global level.

We conceive the establishment of a consultative Parliamentary Assembly at the United Nations as an indispensable step. Without making a change of the UN Charter necessary in the first step, a crucial link between the UN, the organizations of the UN system, the governments, national parliaments and civil society can be achieved through such an assembly.

Such an assembly would not simply be a new institution; as the voice of citizens, the assembly would be the manifestation and vehicle of a changed consciousness and understanding of international politics. The assembly could become a political catalyst for further development of the international system and of international law. It could also substantially contribute to the United Nation’s capacity to realize its high objectives and to shape globalization positively.

A Parliamentary Assembly at the United Nations could initially be composed of national parliamentarians. Step by step, it should be provided with genuine rights of information, participation and control vis-à-vis the UN and the organizations of the UN system. In a later stage, the assembly could be directly elected.

We appeal to the United Nations and the governments of its member states to establish a Parliamentary Assembly at the United Nations. We call for all organizations, decision-makers and citizens engaged with the international common interest to support this appeal.

MANIFESTO FOR IN-DEPTH REFORM OF THE SYSTEM OF INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTIONS

We, citizens of the world, determined to safeguard future generations from war, poverty, injustice, cultural uniformisation and environmental degradation,

DECLARE the particular seriousness of the problems and challenges facing humanity and, in particular, that

• the globalisation process is increasing the interdependence and complexity of world problems and widening the gap between rich and poor people; whilst markets become increasingly global, the influence of political institutions required for their democratic, equitable and effective functioning decreases every day

• the weakening and marginalisation of the system of international institutions as regards peace and security issues has led to unilateral use of force in recent armed conflicts (Iraq…), than promoting conflict resolution collectively and in accordance with processes and protocols established through the UN.

In this state of the affairs, we citizens proclaim that a fairer world is possible, and we reclaim our democratic entitlement to participate in global decisions that affect our lives every day. To this end, we

PROPOSE in-depth reform of the system of international institutions to guarantee:

• democratic governance of globalisation to contribute to resolving the grave problems and challenges that face our world;

• the eradication of poverty and the promotion of more equitable development and respect for cultural, natural and gender diversity;

• world peace and security, embracing human and environmental security, based on justice and freedom; and

• the establishment of mechanisms to enable the world’s citizens and civil society organisations to achieve direct representation and participation in global decision-making processes.

The pursuit of these goals requires a stronger, more democratic UN, placed at the centre of a consistent, democratic, responsible, effective system of international institutions. More specifically, we need to democratise the composition and decision-making procedures of UN bodies and agencies to ensure that they are effective and democratic. And we need to reform and integrate within the UN all other global multilateral organisations (IMF, WB, WTO, etc.). To achieve these objectives,

WE PROMOTE a process of:

Mobilisation of the world’s citizenry based, for example, on citizens and world organisations’ support for this manifesto so that it comes to the formal attention of the United Nations General Assembly with a request to call a world conference on the in-depth reform of the system of international institutions.