THE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON DANUBE AND DANUBE DELTA : A DIPLOMATIC SUCCESS STORY

On 23 June 2011, in the presence of Diplomatic Corp accredited to Romania and Romanian officials, it was unveiled the International Exhibition : DANUBE & DANUBE DELTA, under the High Patronage of the Institute of International Relations and Economic Cooperation.

H.E Ambassador of Nigeria Mba Ama Mba welcomed by Professor dr. Anton Caragea and dr. Petru Lificiu

It is the first edition of such an exhibition and as the organizers are stating it hopes to provide real support in erecting a platform to encourage and support fostering new initiatives and partnerships between local and regional authorities , private and state entities , environmental protection foundation in order to further develop the economic power of the Danube region .

Syrian Arab Republic Representative and Dr. Petru Lificiu -ANRE Vice-President and IRICE Director Dr. Anton Caragea

The opening speech of the International Conference : DANUBE AND DANUBE DELTA : OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES was held by Professor Anton Caragea who offered his High Patronage to the event had presented the main objectives of the Conference:  to mark 29 June 2011 as the official International Day of Danube , to emphasize the economic dimension of Danube as the second European rivers , crossing 10 countries , uniting 4 capitals and constructing a water way between North Sea and Black Sea and offering an avenue for more than 100 billions exchanges on goods and services .

Taking in consideration this economic dimension of Danube is absolutely vital for Romania that is receiving 28, 9% percent of the length of the Danube, to transform this in economic opportunity and constructing international partnership not only with riverbanks’ country but with Mediterranean area countries, stated in his opening speech professor dr. Anton Caragea .

Salem Al Jaber, ambassador of State of Qatar, receives a warm welcome . 

Dr. Petru Lificiu, Vice-president of  National Agency for Energy and President of Ecological Forum had presented in his speech the importance of economic development of Danube in the framework of environmental protection and also emphasize the importance of energy and transportation exploitation of Danube shores .

The main focus of the conference was offered by United Arab Emirates and State of Qatar ambassadors’ assessment of the Danube Delta and Danube potential after participating in the diplomatic trip along the Danube.

H.E Ambassador Yacoub Yousef Al Hosani of United Arab Emirates presents the conclusion of his visit in Danube Delta region

H.E Yacoub Yousef Al Hosani – United Arab Emirates Ambassador to Romania focused his speech in assessment of the economical and environmental opportunities of Danube and Danube Delta and the practical dimension of his trip for observing area of interest for investors from United Arab Emirates .

Also Ambassador Yacoub Yousef al Hosani expressed his appreciation towards the Institute of International Relations and Economic Cooperation of Romania and Director Anton Caragea for hosting this trip and for opening the magic gates of a UNESCO heritage site as valuable as Danube Delta and in such a short span of time to organize and an international conference on Danube and Danube Delta.

A huge assistance was present at the Assembly hall . 

H.E Salem al Jaber-  Ambassador of State of Qatar  underlined his complete appreciation toward the observation and insightful analyses of Danube and Danube Delta offered by United Arab Emirates Ambassador stating also that now they are sharing a friendship cemented by waters of Danube , that according to legend make the perfect friendship . Instead his speech will be directed toward concrete proposal such as including Danube Delta among the national flag carrier destination, including Mr. Petru Lificiu`s  book as the travel guide for the area and offering support for state investment in tourism area in Danube region.

H.E Ambassador Salem al Jaber of State of Qatar is presenting his conclusion on Danube Delta with Dr. Petru Lificiu-Ecological forum President and Professor Dr. Anton Caragea-director IRICE

At the end of the conference officials and ambassadors made the honor tour of the  International Exhibition on Danube and Danube Delta admiring the marvelous objects presented in the exhibition and receiving a complementary book of Natural Patrimony of Romania by Mr. Petru Lificiu, book that was honored with Romania Book Award for 2011.

CONFERINTA INTERNATIONALA DUNAREA SI DELTA DUNARII: UN SUCCES DIPLOMATIC DE RASUNET

In data de 23 iunie 2011 a avut loc , in prezenta corpului diplomatic acreditat la Bucuresti si a oficialitatilor romane, inaugurarea Conferintei  Internationale Dunarea si Delta, desfasurata sub Inaltul Patronaj al Institutului de Relatii Internationale si Cooperare Economica .

E.S Ambasadorul Nigeriei Mba Ama Mba impreuna cu prof.dr.Anton Caragea si dr.Petru Lificiu

Este prima editie a unei manifestari de acest gen si dupa cum declara organizatorii :  isi propune sa devina suportul real in dezvoltarea unei platforme pentru incurajarea si inlesnirea parteneriatelor, atat intre autoritatile locale si regionale, cat si intre autoritati, mediu privat si organisme ne-guvernamentale, prin generarea de proiecte pentru cresterea nivelului economic al macro-regiunii Dunarea.

Reprezentantul R.A. Siriene si dr.Petru Lificu -Vicepresedinte ANRE si Director IRICE Anton Caragea

In deschiderea conferintei, profesor dr. Anton Caragea, ce a asigurat Inaltul Sau Patronaj pentru eveniment, a prezentat principalele elemente ale evenimentului marcand Ziua Internationala a Dunarii, decisa  a fi sarbatorita in data  de 29 iunie a fiecarui an.

Dunarea este al doilea fluviu ca marime al Europei, strabatand 10 tari dezvoltate economic si conectand 4 capitale , legand Marea Neagra de Marea Nordului si transportand anual bunuri si servicii de peste 100 de miliarde de euro .

Ambasadorul Statului Qatar Salem Al Jaber primit cu caldura.

 Avand in vedere aceasta importanta a fluviului este normal ca Romania , pe teritoriul careia curge 28,9% din totalul lungimii fluviului, sa fie interesata de parteneriate internationale cu tarile riverane, dar si cu celelate tari din zona europeana si mediteraniana pentru dezvoltarea acestui potential, a declarat prof.dr.Anton Caragea , Directorul Institutului de Relatii Internationale si Cooperare Economica.

Ambasadorul Yacoub Yousef Al Hosani din Emiratele Arabe Unite prezinta concluziile vizitei sale in Delta Dunarii

A luat cuvantul apoi Dl. Petru Lificiu , Vicepresedintele Agentiei Nationale de Reglementare a Energiei si Presedinte al Forumului Ecologist care a subliniat importanta energetica a fluviului, necesitatea exploatarii potentialului economic si turistic , dar si necesitatea protectiei patrimoniului natural extraordinar al zonei, in principal arealul Deltei Dunarii .

Centrul de greutate al conferintei a fost bazat pe impresiile de calatorie, transformate profesional in sfaturi si expertiza de catre ambasadorii Qatarului si ai Emiratelor Arabe Unite.

Numarul mare al celor prezenti a facut sala neincapatoare.

 Excelenta Sa Yacoub Yousef al Hosani – Ambasadorul Emiratelor Arabe Unite in Romania a sustinut un larg expozeu, analizand nu doar experienta inedita a calatoriei sale in zona UNESCO a Deltei Dunarii, dar si oportunitatile economice oferite de aceasta zona pentru investitorii din Emiratele Arabe Unite.

Totodata Ambasadorul Yacoub Yousef Al Hosani al Emiratelor Arabe Unite si-a exprimat aprecierea fata de Institutul de Relatii Internationale si Cooperare Economica si profesorul Anton Caragea pentru organizarea unei calatorii in aceasta zona mirifica , inclusa de UNESCO pe lista monumentelor naturale universale si apoi pentru organizarea acestei conferinte internationale de enorma importanta pentru dezvoltarea Dunarii .

Ambasadorul Statului Qatar Salem Al Jaber isi prezinta opiniile despre Dunare

Excelenta Sa  Salem Al Jaber-Ambasadorul Statului Qatar in Romania si-a exprimat deplinul acord cu analiza economica si sociala a ariei Dunarii realizata de ambasadorul Emiratelor Arabe Unite , declarand ca de acum au o prietenie cimentata de Dunare , cea mai rezistanta dupa legendele locului.

In schimb E.S. Salem Al Jaber a preferat sa faca aprecieri punctuale si concrete, precum propunerea de a include Delta Dunarii in programele turistice oferite de liniile aeriene qatareze, promisiunea de a include cartea domnului Petru Lificiu drept ghid oficial al regiunii la bordul avioanelor Qatarului si sprijinul sau pentru realizarea de investitii de stat in turismul din zona.

La finele conferintei ambasadorii si oficialii prezenti au vizitat Targul International al Dunarii si Deltei Dunarii, admirand minunatele exponate stranse acolo si primind un exemplar de onoare al lucrarii dl. Petru Lificiu : Patrimoniul natural al Romaniei, lucrare premiata cu Premiul de Carte al Romaniei pentru anul 2011.

AMBASSADORS VISIT TO DANUBE DELTA

Between 17 and 19 June 2011, the Institute of International Relations and Economic Cooperation had organized a DISCOVER DANUBE DELTA TRIP, for members of the diplomatic corp with cooperated closely with the institution in the last period (Qatar and United Arab Emirates).

Ambassador Salem Al Jaber and Ambassador Yacoub Yousef Al Hosani listening the story of the best Danube Delta guide Mr.Petru Lificiu Vice-President of ANRE

 

The DISCOVER DANUBE DELTA TRIP is part of DISCOVER ROMANIA PROGRAM, initiated by Director Anton Caragea, Head of the Institute of International Relations and Economic Cooperation of Romania, to offer to ambassadors accredited to Romania, the possibility to discover the natural beauties and the economic opportunities offered by Romania. This year the spring diplomatic trip was oriented towards the Maramures County and the second diplomatic trip was oriented towards the south region of Danube.

Departure from Tulcea on the waters of Danube: the trip begins.

This summer, the diplomat’s trip was oriented towards DANUBE DELTA, as the Institute of International Relations and Economic Cooperation    has offered the High Patronage to INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON DANUBE AND DANUBE DELTA (23-26 June 2011).

The trip was concentrated on Tulcea City, a historical city, with a history of over 2.000 years, where diplomats could enjoy the atmosphere of a multi ethnic and plural-religious center and the rich and flavored culinary tradition of the area.

The diplomatic trip included a one day trip towards secret places of Danube Delta and visits to area as: Mila 23 , the lost village, inhabited by Lipoven`s (a Russian origin population who seek refuge in Danube Delta in XVII center to escape religious persecutions in Russia), also diplomats could enjoy the atmosphere of a reclusive fisherman`s village, to observed the oldest church in the region (Blue Church on Mila 23).

Blue Church : UNESCO heritage site.

 

The Danube Delta trip has concluded with a visit to Sulina, the onetime pearl of Danube. The visit included the special opening of Orthodox Cathedral of Sulina build by King Charles I (1866-1914), the old Lighthouse build by European Danube Commission in 1858, the museum of famous Danube writer -Jean Bart and Palace of European Commission of Danube.

Sulina Lighthouse: UNESCO Heritage site.

 

Ambassadors included in the trip, praised the rich culinary tradition of the area, the scenic spots offered by Danube and the wealth of history and tradition unveiled by the archeological and historical areas in the region.

European Danube Commission Palace in Sulina.

 

Also they expressed their interest in supporting partnerships and investors from their country interested in the important touristic projects developed in this magic area. The ambassadors visited the site of the most important touristic projects at Murghiol (in the proximity of the ancient city of Halmirys) where a project for a heliport, a river port and a complex for 1.000 tourists and residential areas is ready to open his gates.

Ambassador Yacoub Yousef Al Hosani ,Mr. Petru Lificiu-President of Ecological Forum and his party , Professor dr. Anton Caragea -Director IRICE, Mr. Mihai Puflene – owner of Murghiol Complex and Ambassador Salem Al Jaber.

H.E. Ambassador Yacoub Yousef al Hosani of United Arab Emirates has expressed his appreciation towards the Institute of International Relations and Economic Cooperation of Romania and Director Anton Caragea for hosting this trip and for opening the magic gates of a UNESCO heritage site as valuable as Danube Delta.

H.E.Ambassador Salem Al Jabber of State of Qatar also expressed his appreciation towards the Professor Anton Caragea as organizer of this event that highlighted the beauties and hospitality of a region that must be visited by foreigners and Romanians alike.

VIZITA AMBASADORILOR IN DELTA DUNARII

Intre 17 si 19 iunie 2011, Institutul de Relatii Internationale si Cooperare Economica a organizat EXCURSIA DESCOPERA DELTA DUNARII, pentru membrii corpului diplomatic ce sau evidentiat in cooperarea lor stransa cu Institutul in ultima perioada ( Qatar si Emiratele Arabe Unite ).

Ambasadorul Salem Al Jaber ( (Qatar ) si Ambasadorul Yacoub Yousef al Hosani ascultand povestirile unui veteran al Deltei: Petru Lificiu -vicepresedinte ANRE

 

Programul DESCOPERA DELTA DUNARII este parte integranta a programului DESCOPERA ROMANIA, initiat de profesorul Anton Caragea , directorul Institutului de Relatii Internationale si Cooperare Economica pentru a oferii ambasadorilor acreditati in Romania posibilitatea de a descoperii frumusetile naturale si oportunitatile economice oferite de Romania .

Tulcea vazuta de pe Dunare. Excursia incepe.

 

In acest an excursiile diplomatice au fost orientate , in primavara spre Nordul tarii, spre Maramures si acum a doua excursie diplomatica spre regiunea de Sud, in zona Dunarii.

In aceasta vara excursia diplomatica a fost orientata spre DELTA DUNARII, deoarece Institutul de Relatii Internationale si Cooperare Economica si-a oferit Inaltul Patronaj CONFERINTEI INTERNATIONALE DUNAREA SI DELTA DUNARII (23-26 iunie 2011).

Excursia a avut ca baza orasul Tulcea, oras istoric , cu o vechime documentara de peste 2.000 de ani, unde diplomatii sau putut bucura de atmosfera multi-etnica si pluri-religioasa a regiunii, dar si de deliciile bucatariei locale.

Biserica Albastra-monument UNESCO

 

Excursia diplomatilor a inclus si o calatorie de o zi prin zonele secrete ale Deltei Dunarii si vizite in sate precum Mila 23, sat al lipovenilor ( populatie de origina rusa refugiata in zona pentru a scapa de persecutiile religioase din Rusia secolului XVII ), apoi diplomatii sau putut bucura de atmosfera unui sat pescaresc, pierdut intre apele Dunarii si observa vestita Biserica Albastra , cea mai veche biserica a regiunii.

Vizita in regiunea Deltei Dunarii s-a incheiat cu excursia la Sulina , odinioara perla Dunarii.

Farul de la Sulina

 

Vizita a inclus o calatorie speciala la Catedrala Ortodoxa din Sulina construita de primul rege al Romaniei- Carol I ( 1866-1914 ) , Farul de la Sulina construit de Comisia Europeana a Dunarii in 1858 si Muzeul faimosului scriitor al Dunarii Jean Bart si Palatul Comisiei Europene a Dunarii.

Palatul Comisiei Europene a Dunarii

 

Ambasadorii, inclusi in program, au laudat traditia culinara a regiunii, peisajele splendide oferite de Dunare si bogatia istorica si arheologica a regiunii.

Totodata si-au exprimat interesul in sprijinirea de parteneriate si investitii din tarile lor in regiune si in importantele proiecte turistice ce se desfasoara in zona.

Ambasadorii au vizitat sediul celei mai importante amenajari turistice din zona, la Murighiol ( langa antica cetate Halmirys ) unde se construieste un port de nave, port de elicoptere si un complex balnear si de placere cu peste 1.000 de locuri de cazare si resedinta .

 

Ambasadorul Yacoub Yousef al Hosani , Presedintele Forumului Ecologistilor dl.Petru Lificiu si sotia, Prof.Dr. Anton Caragea-Director IRICE , Dl.Mihai Pufulene-proprietarul Complexului Murghiol si Ambasadorul Salem Al Jaber

 

Excelenta Sa Ambasadorul Yacoub Yousef Al Hosani al Emiratelor Arabe Unite si-a exprimat aprecierea fata de Institutul de Relatii Internationale si Cooperare Economica si profesorul Anton Caragea pentru organizarea unei calatorii in aceasta zona mirifica , inclusa de UNESCO pe lista monumentelor naturale universale .

Excelenta Sa Ambasadorul Salem Al Jaber al Statului Qatar si-a exprimat aprecierea fata de Profesorul Anton Caragea in calitate de organizator al evenimentului care a facut sa straluceasca o zona plina de frumusete si ospitalitate care trebuie vizitata de straini si romani totodata.