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NEWSLETTER
Embassy of Romania in Belgium
No 9
January-March 2015
135 years of diplomatic relations between Romania and Belgium
Press release of the Romanian MFA
Romania and the Kingdom of Belgium celebrate on Sunday, 29 March 2015, 135 years of diplomatic relations. Build on an interaction already existing for
decades, the formalization of the Belgian-Romanian relations has led to their remarkable development, based on the dynamic cooperation in political,
economical and cultural fields. In time, the traditional connections between Romania and the Kingdom of Belgium included various areas of interest:
contacts between the political and cultural elites, trade, scientific research, art, education. They were facilitated, mainly, by the use of French language as a
vector for the transmission of shared values as democracy and human rights, embedded already during the XIXth century in the fundamental laws of the
two countries.
At the beginning of the last century, the bilateral relations between Romania and Belgium experienced an unprecedented development, focusing on the
diversification of the Belgian investment portfolio in Romania, mostly in strategic areas, on direct connections between the Royal Houses, integrated into a
continuous diplomatic dialogue, and on the significant multiplication of the contacts at the level of academic elites.
The fall of communism brought with it a new momentum in the Romanian-Belgian relations. Even before the events in 1989 in Romania, Belgium and
numerous Belgian citizens were animated by a profound solidarity that led to Operation Villages Roumains and Actie Dorpen Roemenie (Operation
Romanian Villages). The two movements, supported by the francophone and, respectively, by the neerlandophone community, were meant to save the
Romanian villages from the planned destruction of the communist regime by twinning with them; from 1990s until today, they become faithful promoters of
modernizing and developing local partner communities in Romania.
Currently, bilateral political dialogue between the two countries is very intense, based on bilateral regular high-level and working-level visits. Romania
and the Kingdom of Belgium cooperate within NATO and EU frameworks, as well as at international level, on the basis of a constant partnership built on
common values and interests. At the same time, the economic relations between the two countries are a stimulating factor for the bilateral relationship, with
a constant increasing tendency. The Kingdom of Belgium is the 9th foreign economic partner in Romania’s economy. The bilateral cultural relations, as well,
are currently subject of a remarkable development, especially in the field of the promotion of literature and theater. A special role has the Center for Belgian
Literature of French Language Studies of the Babes-Bolyai University of Cluj-Napoca. Celebrating 300 years since Dimitrie Cantemir become a member of
the Berlin Academy, the Royal Academy of Belgium, on 17 October 2014, hosted a conference with an international participation and, on 21October 2014, in
Egide Rombaux Square in Anderlecht – Brussels, an official ceremony of unveiling the bust of the Romanian scholar took place.
After 2007, when Romania joined the European Union, people-to-people contacts have increased substantially and a significant number of students and
professionals from Romania chose to settle in Belgium. Their contribution to strengthening the ties between the two peoples is significant, and facilitates
cultural exchanges and better mutual understanding.
On the anniversary of 135 years, bilateral relations between Romania and Belgium are excellent, based on historical background, on the cooperation
developed in European and international environment and on intense economic ties.
omania in Belgium
Additional information:
The recognition of the independent and sovereign Romanian State by the Kingdom of Belgium, on 13/25 March 1880, opened the way for the
establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries. Thus, on 17/29 March 1880, Josef Jooris presented his letters of accreditation (credentials)
to Prince Charles I of Romania, as minister resident in Bucharest. In 1884, the diplomatic representative of the Kingdom of Belgium in Bucharest was
appointed “Extraordinary Envoy and Minister Plenipotentiary”.
On 17/29 April 1880, Mihai Mitilineu became the first Romanian plenipotentiary envoy accredited in Brussels, with the rank of minister resident, and, on
7/19 July 1880, he presented his credentials to King Leopold II of Belgium. In 1884, on mutual basis, the head of the Romanian Mission in Brussels became
Extraordinary Envoy and Minister Plenipotentiar.
Nine O’Clock dedicated a supplement to the celebration of 135
years of diplomatic relations between Romania and Belgium
The Romanian Weekly Newspaper Nine O’Clock dedicated a supplement
to the celebration of 135 years of diplomatic relations between Romania
and Belgium: http://www.nineoclock.ro/category/supplements/
President of Romania in Brussels
On 15 and 16 January 2015,
President Klaus Iohannis paid his first
visit to Brussels, where he had
meetings with Mr. Jean-Claude
Juncker, the President of the
European Commission, Mr. Donald
Tusk, President of the European
Council, and Mr. Jens Stoltenberg,
NATO’s Secretary General, outlining
Romania’s firm commitment towards the European and North-Atlantic
partners during his mandate. (presidency.ro)
President of Romania’s official visits to France and Germany
On 10 and 11 February 2015, the
Romanian President, Mr. Klaus Iohannis,
visited France, at the invitation of his
French counterpart, Mr. François
Hollande. The visit included a working
lunch with President Hollande, PrimeMinister Valls, the Minister of Foreign
Affairs and the Minister of Economy.
Romanian President had meetings with
the President of the French Senate, as
well as with the President of the
National Assembly. On 26 February
2015, President Iohannis visited the
Federal Republic of Germany, at the invitation of his German
counterpart, Mr. Joachim Gauck. The meeting with the German
President was followed by a meeting with the German Chancellor,
Mrs. Angela Merkel, and later on with the President of the Bundestag,
Mr. Norbert Lammert. (presidency.ro)
Romania’s International Agenda
President Klaus Iohannis’ visit to the Republic of Moldova
Romania’s President visited
the Republic of Moldova on
24 February 2015. The
agenda of the bilateral
discussions
with
the
President Nicolae Timofti
included three main topics:
bilateral
relations,
the
European integration of the
Republic of Moldova and regional evolutions. (presidency.ro)
President Iohannis in Poland and Ukraine
Foreign Minister Bogdan Aurescu meets Michaëlle Jean, Secretary
General of the International Organization of La Francophonie
On 23 February 2015, Foreign Minister Bogdan
Aurescu met with the Secretary General of the
International Organization of La Francophonie
(OIF) Michaëlle Jean, during his visit to Paris.
Bogdan Aurescu congratulated his interlocutor
for her recent election as head of OIF and
expressed Romania’s willingness to support the future activity of the
Secretary General in order to promote the fundamental values and principles
of La Francophonie. The two officials reviewed the main political directions
outlined at the OIF Summit in Dakar. (Romanian MFA)
Visit to Bucharest of the Minister of Foreign Affairs and European
Integration of the Republic of Moldova
On March 3 and 4, on an invitation by Minister of Foreign Affairs Bogdan
Aurescu, the Republic of Moldova’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of
Foreign Affairs and European Integration, Mrs. Natalia Gherman, paid a visit
to Bucharest. This is the first bilateral visit undertaken by the head of
Chişinău’s diplomacy since the formation of the new government and her
reappointment to this position.The two ministers had bilateral consultations
and were also co-chairing the Third Romania – Republic of Moldova
Intergovernmental Commission for European Integration. (Romanian MFA)
President of Romania visited Poland (11,12 March 2015) and
Ukraine (17 March 2015). The existing Strategic Partnership with
Poland was the main focus of the meetings Romania’s President
had with President Bronislaw Komorowski, with the President of
the Seim, Mr. Radoslaw Sikorski, as well as with the President of
the Senate, Mr. Bogdan Borusewicz and with Mrs. Ewa Kopacz,
Polish Prime-Minister. The visit in Kiev was an opportunity to
express Romania’s support for the sovereignty, unity and
territorial integrity of Ukraine during the meetings with the
Ukrainian President, Mr. Petro Poroshenko, Prime-Minister
Yatsenyuk and with the President of the Rada, Mr. V. Groisman.
(presidency.ro)
Prime Minister Victor Ponta’s visit to the United States of
America
Between 11 and 13 February 2015, the Prime Minister of Romania
had a working visit to the USA, where he had meetings with the
U.S. Secretary of Defense, Chuck Hagel, with the U.S. Secretary of
Commerce,
Penny
Pritzker, and with the
CIA
Director,
John
Brennan. Prime Minister
Ponta attended the
economic
roundtable
organized in Washington
DC by the AmericanRomanian
Business
Council
and
the
economic event organized by the "Business Council for
International Understanding" in New York. The agenda focused on
the security and economic dimensions of bilateral cooperation.
(Government of Romania)
Foreign Minister Bogdan Aurescu holds consultations with his
French counterpart Laurent Fabius
Romanian Foreign Minister Bogdan Aurescu,
held consultations with the French Minister for
Foreign Affairs and International Development,
Mr. Laurent Fabius, in Paris, on February 23. The
meeting allowed both sides to re-assert their
satisfaction with the current state of bilateral
relations, with the Strategic Partnership, with
the dynamic and substantial relations drawing on cultural, historic and
language affinities, as well as regarding the level and current rhythm of
political contacts. The visit also occasioned a review of the main points on the
agenda of the meeting between the Romanian and French presidents on
February 10, in Paris. Minister Fabius gladly accepted the invitation of his
Romanian counterpart to pay a visit to Bucharest this year, in the context of
the celebrations of 135 years of diplomatic relations between Romania and
France. (Romanian MFA)
Assistance for development by the MFA in 2015
The MFA adopted the national ODA programme
for 2015, with a total budget of 10.1 million RON
(2.3 million EURO). About 35% of the budget is
dedicated to the Republic of Moldova, where
several projects will be financed in fields such as
the judiciary and internal affairs, agriculture,
education, enhancing institutional capability and developing civil society.
Other beneficiaries will be Georgia, Egypt, Tunisia, Libya, Ukraine and
Afghanistan, which will receive about 15% of the budget. About 10% of the
budget is dedicated to humanitarian assistance and 25% of the budget is
dedicated to contributions to topical projects or to multilateral organizations
that promote democracy and the observance of human rights, to civil society,
post-conflict reconstruction and educational activities for development, and
to public awareness campaigns focusing on development. (Romanian MFA)
Economic Activity
Macroeconomic data for Romania
CAROMB’s quarterly thematic meeting
GDP growth in 2014 (March provisional
estimates): + 2.9% in real terms, 151 472.66
million Euros
Most significant contributions to GDP in 2014:
Industry 24%, Transport, tourism, HORECA,
automotive services - 15%
Inflation rate: 0.4%; 2015 target : 2.5%
Exchange rate: 4.42 RON = 1 Euro (26 March)
Budget deficit for 2014: 1.98% GDP
Unemployment rate: 6.5% (January 2015)
On 4 March, in Ghent, a new quarterly thematic meeting of the Romania Belgium Business Club (CAROMB) took place, with the participation of Romania’s
Ambassador to Belgium. Hosted by the company Allinso Group, the event had as
special guests Mrs. Ruxandra Chiriţă, corporate finance director PwC Bucharest
and Mr. Cornel Rață, director Addvances. Discussions focused on foreign
investment opportunities in Romania, Romanian state aid, tax regime, as well as
project planning and accessing European funds.
Latest figures about the economic
exchanges Romania – Belgium in 2014
The Meeting of the Ambassador of Romania with the head of the
Bekaert Group
International trade for 2014:
Romania’s
international
trade
equalled
110968.18 mil Euros in value, a 5.85% growth
compared to 2013. Exports grew by 5.85%, while
imports grew by 5.86%
The value of the Romanian-Belgian commercial
trade increased up to 2141.2 million Euros at
the end of 2014. The exports account for 892.89
million Euros and the imports for 1248.9 million
of Euro.
The total worth of bilateral trade had decreased
by -1.39% compared to 2013. Comparing with
2013, the Romanian exports to Belgium
decreased by 4.54% (ranked 16th in total
exports), whereas the imports from Belgium
increased by 0.99% (ranked 17th in total
imports).
Based on the latest 2014 figures, the number of
Romanian companies with Belgian capital
increased up to 3.132. Total invested capital
(direct investments) of 324.11 million of Euro
(ranked 17th among foreign investors in
Romania, i.e. 1% share from total foreign
investors in Romania).
The most heavily traded categories of goods
remain
electrical
equipment, automotive,
textiles, metals, plastic materials and chemical
products.
On 6 March, Romanian Ambassador to
Belgium had a working meeting, in
Zwevegem, with Mr. Matthew Taylor, CEO
Bekaert and Mr Frank Vromant, Head of
Regional Operations within Bekaert. The
meeting was aimed at presenting the
company's profile and its investment plans in
Romania. The dialogue was also an
opportunity to exchange views on the
characteristics of the business environment in Romania, Romanian economic
development prospects and the dynamics of bilateral economic relations. Mr.
Stefan Marcel Sima, the representative of the Office for Trade and Economic
Promotion of the Romanian Embassy in Belgium was also present to the
meeting.
Belgian Group Bekaert is a global leader on the market and technology of
processing the steel wire. The Bekaert Company recently acquired the steel wire
production units of Pirelli in Romania, Italy and Brazil, so, the former factory of
the Italian tire manufacturer located in Slatina was renamed Bekaert Slatina SRL.
Meeting with Bpost top management
On March 30, Romania’s Ambassador to Belgium met with Koen Van Gerven,
CEO Bpost and Pierre Winand, CFO at Bpost in order to share assessments on
the current stage and the steps to be taken by Bpost and by Romanian
authorities in the process of the privatization of the Romanian Post.
Discover Romanian Products at Delhaize
Customers of Delhaize had the opportunity to discover and taste Romanian traditional products during a promo campaign hosted by
Delhaize in Brussels. The campaign for Romanian traditional food products was launched in 2014 at the initiative of the Embassy. For
two weeks in March 2015, four Delhaize stores offered a stand with Romanian products from the Gusturi Româneşti brand, which are
also sold in Romania by the Mega Image supermarket chain, a Delhaize investment in Romania.
Our Agenda
Ambassador’s visit to Bruges
Meeting of Ambassador of Romania with the Mayor of Liège
On January 6, the Ambassador paid a visit to Bruges, where he met with Carl
Decaluwé, Governor of Western Flanders and Renaut Landuyt, Mayor of Bruges. In
the discussions with the Governor, Ambassador Tinca stressed the opportunity of
revitalizing economic ties between the Arad county (in Romania) and the province
of West Flanders. An economic mission of Arad is ready to visit Western Flanders in
the fourth quarter of 2015 to analyze together with provincial authorities a set of
concrete opportunities for cooperation and investments. The Romanian
Ambassador also referred to the exhibition Romanians and the Great War with a
view to present it in Bruges, in 2015. Both projects received a positive feedback
from the Governor and are currently being developed in partnership with the
Embassy. During the visit to Bruges, Ambassador Tinca also met Jörg Monar, the
Rector of the College of Europe. The meeting was focused on public diplomacy
projects of the Embassy that could make Romania’s contribution to European
history better known in academic circles.
On 26 February, Romanian Ambassador to Belgium had a working meeting
with the Mayor of Liège, Willy Demeyer. The discussions focused on concrete
public diplomacy projects related to the anniversary in 2015 of 135 years of
bilateral relations between Romania and Belgium and to the development of
decentralized cooperation between Romania and Belgium. The projects
proposed by the Embassy to the Mayor of Liege were received with interest by
Willy Demeyer.
Meeting with the President of the Chamber of Deputies of the
Federal Parliament
On 26 January, Romanian Ambassador to Belgium
met with Mr. Siegfried Bracke, President of the
Chamber of Deputies of the Belgian Federal
Parliament. They exchanged views regarding
political and economic developments in recent years
in Romania and, more broadly, in the neighboring
countries, developments of interest for Belgium,
which also have an impact on the European agenda.
Ambassador of Romania meets Mrs. Muriel Gerkens, member of
the Federal House of Representatives
On 3 February, Romanian Ambassador to Belgium
met with Mrs. Muriel Gerkens, Federal MP,
member of the Ecolo and chair of interparliamentary Belgium - Romania friendship group.
Discussions focused on the calendar of the bilateral
parliamentary activities and on reviewing the
political developments in Romania and in the region during 2014. Ms Gerkens
extended to Romanian Ambassador the invitation to meet all the members of the
new Belgium - Romania inter-parliamentary friendship group in the forthcoming
months, in order to present developments in Romania other topics of interest for
the federal MPs.
Debate La Roumanie – Bien-être toute l'année within the
Tourism Fair in Brussels
On 6 February, Romania’s Ambassador participated
to a special session dedicated to the promotion of
tourism in Romania on the occasion of the Tourism
Fair in Brussels. The session was organized by the
Paris office of the National Authority for Tourism
Promotion (which covers the Benelux area) with the
support of private partners. Among the special
guests were Ms. Claudia Ţapardel, MEP, member of the Committee on Transport
and Tourism and president of the new inter-parliamentary group dedicated to
tourism in the European Parliament. The two Romanian officials have emphasized
the diversity of the offers that Romania provides as a tourist destination at any
time of the year and for all kinds of tourism in Europe (from the cultural or
citybreak tourism, to the adventure, eco-tourism, sports, spa, therapeutic etc.).
Romanian Ambassador met Theo Francken, State Secretary for
migration and asylum
On February 9, the Romanian Ambassador had a meeting with the Belgian State
Secretary for migration and asylum, Theo Francken. Aspects related to the
Romanian community in Belgium were on the agenda, as well as police cooperation
with special focus on fighting criminality. The State Secretary appreciated the
excellent police cooperation. The two officials agreed to continue the bilateral
dialogue, both at political and technical level, so as to find common solutions and
ways forward.
Official talks between the Romanian State Secretary Bogdan
Tohaneanu and Belgian officials in the field of Home affairs
and migration and asylum
On March 11, in Brussels, Mr. Bogdan Tohaneanu, Secretary of State within the
Romanian Ministry of Interior, had an official meeting with Mr. Jan Jambon,
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Security and Interior, and Mr. Theo
Francken, State Secretary for migration and asylum. The three officials had
fruitful discussions and addressed topics of bilateral interest such as police and
judicial cooperation and Romania’s accession to the Schengen area. The
Belgian officials outlined the excellent cooperation with the Romanian
authorities which allow concrete results in fighting criminality. Mr. Jambon and
Mr. Francken expressed their interest to further enhance the existing bilateral
instruments with a view to ensure security to Belgian and Romanian citizens.
The meeting allowed to reaffirm both countries’ interest to have a close
dialogue in the future in order to find the best ways to implement the bilateral
agreements and to share views on topics of mutual interest at European level.
Celebrating “Journée internationale de la Francophonie”
On 19 March, the
Romanian Embassy
in
Belgium
organized
jointly
with the European
Artists Management
a piano concert
performed by the
young and talented Romanian pianist Daria Tudor, to
celebrate
“Journée
internationale
de
la
Francophonie”. Opening the special event,
Ambassador Tinca emphasized Romania's attachment to the values of La
Francophonie and to the role of culture and diversity within this process. The
exceptional performance of Daria Tudor was appreciated by over 100
spectators, ambassadors, diplomats, personalities of the artistic world in
Brussels, but also by visitors of the Museum of Musical Instruments in Brussels,
which hosted the event.
Romanian Ambassador meets State Secretary Tommelein
On 20 March, Ambassador Tinca met
Secretary of State for the fight against social
fraud, the protection of private life and the
North Sea in the Federal Government, Mr.
Bart Tommelein.
The two officials reviewed bilateral
cooperation in the areas of labor, labor
mobility within the EU and compliance with
the social security legislation. They agreed
that, in the near future, an adaptation of
the bilateral cooperation framework will be
needed in the context of the recent changes
operated in the field of labor as a
consequence of the sixth reform of the
Belgian state and of the increased number
of Romanian workers active in Belgium.
State Secretary Tommelein expressed his
interest to initiate a dialogue with the Romanian authorities in the field of
fighting social fraud, a priority of his mandate.
Romanian Projects in Belgium
The second edition of ROMBEL Dialogues
On 1 February, ROMBEL organized
in Brussels the second edition of
ROMBEL
DIALOGUES
annual
meeting. This is an interaction
between the promoters of the
virtual
platform
ROMBEL
(Romanians in Belgium) and those
involved in administrating ROMBEL
Facebook group with their readers and all those interested in the current
agenda of Romanians living in Belgium. The Embassy was represented to
this event by Mrs. Olivia Toderean, Deputy Head of Mission and by Mrs.
Mausela Piţigoi, Vice Consul, with interventions aimed to answer the main
issues raised by the participants. Discussions focused on the practical
aspects of integrating in Belgium.
Ambassador of Romania at the “Romanian Week”, the College of
Europe in Bruges
On
6
February,
Romania’s
Ambassador to Belgium participated
to an official event within the
Romanian week at the College of
Europe in Bruges. The event
included a conference on the topic
of “Eastern Europe and Caucasus
geopolitical vectors: democratic choice or sphere of influence?”, given by
political analyst Paul Ivan from the think-tank European Policy Centre. The
conference was followed by a short reception that offered the
opportunity for all the participants to discover traditional Romanian foods
and drinks and to learn about Romania and its most attractive tourist
destinations. The Ambassador also met the Romanian students of the
College.
Meeting with Romanian associations in Belgium
On 10 February, the Romanian Embassy hosted a working meeting on the
projects submitted for governmental grants by the Romanian associations
in Belgium, for 2015. The members of the editorial team of the recently
established monthly journal, Romanian Time, as well as the “Valenţe
Umane” Foundation, Europa Nova, Corfoo (Aalst/Gent), ROSA Belgium,
RoArt and Romanian Association of Women in Belgium were present. The
meeting was moderated by the Romanian Ambassador to Belgium. This
dialogue will continue in the future, on a regular basis, according to the
needs expressed by the Romanian associations.
Interculturality Classes within the Program “Ouverture aux
Langues et Cultures”
On 12 February, the representatives of the Embassy participated, at the
invitation of the General Directorate for Education (DGEO) of the French
Community, to a project of interculturality, "Peuples d'immigration",
proposed to pupils of the 6th grade of the School Athénée Royal de la
Rive Gauche in Brussels (AR). This was one of the activities developed by
the Romanian Language teachers who are teaching the Romanian
children from Belgian francophone schools within the program Ouverture
aux Langues et Cultures (OLC).
Ambassador Tinca met the local authorities and representatives
of the Romanian community in Aalst
On 9 March, Romanian Ambassador to Belgium met with
representatives of the local authorities and with members of
Romanian community in the Aalst area. The dialogue focused on how
the Embassy of Romania could support the cultural event Romanian
Days in Aalst organized by the City Hall of this town on 9 June 2015.
The discussions approached also the best practices of local
administration in Aalst in integrating Romanian citizens.
One year anniversary of the creation of GRASP Brussels
(12 March 2015)
On 12 March, the Residence of the Romanian Ambassador in Belgium
hosted the special event celebrating one year since the creation of
Brussels GRASP (Global Romanian Society of Young Professionals). On
this occasion, the association of young professionals GRASP presented
the results of one year activity and announced the timetable of the
main events for the current year. One of the major projects in the
future period will be the ‘ A career for one day.’ Within the program,
initiated by GRASP 2014, high school students in Romania will spend
one week in Brussels, will develop their knowledge and skills through
a mentoring program within Romanian and European institutions, the
private sector and the associative environment in Belgium.
Celebration of the School “La Source”
On 21 March representatives of the
Romanian Embassy in Brussels accepted, at
the invitation of Mrs. Oana Topală, professor
of Romanian language
within the
Intercultural programme "Ouverture aux
Langues et Cultures" (OLC), to attend the
Celebration of the school "La Source", in
Evere, where Mrs. Topală together with
pupils enrolled in the course for Romanian
Language, Culture and Civilization organized
a stand promoting Romania - stand
découvertes et degustation. The stand was
decorated with the Romanian flag,
handicrafts and works created by children. Parents and students wore
Romanian costumes, thus promoting national traditions. Mrs. Raluca
Zaharia presented a puppet animation very appreciated by the
participants.
Ambassador Tinca meets the Romanian students in Belgium
On March 24, Romanian Ambassador in
Belgium hosted, at his Residence, a meeting
with Romanian students in Belgium. Special
guests were Mrs. Renate Weber and Mrs.
Maria Grapini, members of the European
Parliament. The two MEPs shared with the
young participants (about 50) insights
regarding their career and professional
experiences as members of EP. Their lectures
focused on the fact that young people today
must live in a changing world, being adaptable
and open, accepting different challenges, even
surpassing the specific areas of their training. The meeting is part of
the privileged support offered by the Embassy to the community of
Romanian students enrolled in Belgian universities, whose number is
increasing. The meeting was organized with the support of the League
of Romanian Students Abroad, a constant partner of the Embassy
since the establishment of its Belgian branch.
Embassy’s News
Our Embassy is now on Facebook
Since February, the Embassy of Romania in Belgium is also present on Facebook, Ambasada Romaniei in Regatul
Belgiei. We want to reach out to the Romanians in Belgium and also to all Romania’s friends. We invite you to
post, share, comment, react, ‘like’ and, especially, to stay connected with us!
New contact details of the Consular Section of the Embassy
As a result of the creation of a new Consular Call Center by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Romania and a
centralized system of monitoring and answering to e-mail messages asking for consular services, you may contact
our Consular Section at:
Call-Center: +32(0)2 347 5338, every working day from 15,00 hours to 17,00 hours
Website call-center (consular information for Romanian citizens):
http://www.informatiiconsulare.ro
E-mail call center: [email protected]
E-mail of the Consular Section of the Embassy: [email protected]
FUTURE EVENTS
April 1 – Ambassador gives a presentation at Bar International event - Romania Business Opportunities, VOKA Mechelen
April 7-10 – Visit of the delegation of Luxemburg province (Belgium) to Suceava Department in order to sign a cooperation
agreement
April 28 – Ambassador’s lecture at the invitation of Vrije Universiteit Brussel Communicating diplomacy in the age of twitter
May 5 – Beer honours Romania. Romanians honour Europe – IInd edition
May 6-8 – Economic mission of clusters from the North East region of Romania to Belgium
May 15-17 – Din dragoste de frumos Festival, Brussels
May 18 – Opening of the Romanian and the Great War exhibition at the Provincial Library, Marche en Famenne
May 19 – Meeting of the Committee of Ministers, Council of Europe, to conclude the Belgian Presidency of the Committee
of Ministers (Brussels)
May 21 – Romanian Heroes’ Day – commemorations in Liege and Mons
June 9 – Romanian Days in Aalst, in partnership with the local Administration. On this occasion, The Romanians and the
Great War exhibition will be presented in Aalst
June 12 – Holsbeek – Vargata cooperation at the 25th anniversary, with Actie Dorpen Roemenie
June 24 – Romanian fashion design event – new names, new trends
June - Official visit of the Ambassador of Romania to the German-speaking community in Belgium (Eupen)
EM BA S S Y OF RO MA NI A
In the Kingdom of Belgium
Phone: +32 (0)2 345 26 80
Fax: +32 (0)2 346 23 45
Rue Gabrielle 105,
B – 1180 Bruxelles
If you want to know more about our
activities, please visit our website
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