Happy to announce that after many efforts we have succeeded in bringing home the 🇷🇴 citizen from
#BurkinaFaso
. I am grateful for all the hard work done by the 🇷🇴inter-institutional task force & the support of all our partners, particularly 🇲🇦 authorities!🙏🙏
@Marocdiplo_EN
Our thoughts are with all those affected by the devastating earthquake in Japan. Condolences to the families and wishes for quick recovery of those injured.
We stand in solidarity with Japan at this difficult time.
@MofaJapan_en
Honoured to be sworn in as Minister of Foreign Affairs of Romania. I will continue to work with full dedication together with my colleagues from
@MAERomania
to ensure that our foreign policy is delivering for 🇷🇴 citizens.
We are in this together! Romania is sending a team of 11 doctors and 6 nurses to Italy tomorrow. Solidarity is the only way we can surpass this terrible crisis.
#WeStandTogether
🇷🇴 🇮🇹 🇪🇺
#coronavirus
@ItalyinEU
Très bonne conversation téléphonique avec le ministre Nasser
#Bourita
de 🇲🇦 sur notre excellente coopération bilatérale&nos priorités. Je l'ai remercié pour le rôle fondamental des services de renseignements marocains dans la libération du 🇷🇴 I. Gherguț.
@Marocdiplo_FR
We stand in solidarity with Israel 🇮🇱 in these difficult moments. Strongly condemn the rockets attacks which spread terror. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of the victims.
Congratulations,
@BogdanAurescu
, for becoming the first Romanian 🇷🇴 judge at the
@CIJ_ICJ
, following elections in the
@UN
General Assembly and UN Security Council! Heartfelt “Thank you” to all States that supported us in these elections! A major 🇷🇴 diplomatic success!
We are 7 women Permanent Representatives to the EU. Not only ambassadors of our countries, but also ambassadors of the idea that there is nothing a woman cannot do. A little reminder, ahead of
#InternationalWomensDay
. So, keep your dreams alive, have courage, never give up!
Extremely honored to be awarded the Order of Prince Yaroslav the Wise by 🇺🇦 President
@ZelenskyyUa
. I remain fully committed to working tirelessly, as 🇷🇴 Minister of Foreign Affairs, in promoting 🇺🇦 European 🇪🇺 and Euro-Atlantic future.
My last COREPER meeting. It has been an honour to represent Romania 🇷🇴 and a privilege to be part of
#COREPER2
for six wonderful years.
Huge thanks to all the colleagues from Member States and 🇪🇺institutions, to all our partners, media and think tanks🙏🇷🇴🇪🇺
Another historic milestone for the RO 🇷🇴 diplomacy: the Romanian candidate to the International Criminal Court,
@IuliaMotoc
was elected in New York with overwhelming majority as the first Romanian Judge to the
@ICC_
CPI.
I had a very good 📱talk with Minister Nasser Bourita of 🇲🇦on our excellent bilateral cooperation & common future-oriented priorities. I thanked him for the fundamental role of the Moroccan Intelligence Services in releasing 🇷🇴 I. Gherguț.🙏
@Marocdiplo_EN
Onorată de primirea la doamna Președinte
@sandumaiamd
- discuții substanțiale privind progresul 🇲🇩 pe calea spre UE & consolidarea Parteneriatului Strategic 🇷🇴🇲🇩. RO salută eforturile consistente de reformă și de gestionare a crizelor. 🇷🇴 va sprijini cu hotărâre 🇲🇩!
Romania 🇷🇴 stands by Greece 🇬🇷our partner & friend. 🇷🇴 deploys 50 more experts & several specialized vehicles, who will join their 80 colleagues already fighting forest fires in Greece. In these difficult times, 🇷🇴 again stands in solidarity with 🇬🇷!
@GreeceMFA
I had a 📞 call with
@SecBlinken
on further strengthening 🇷🇴🇺🇸 Strategic Partnership, while contributing to the security & resilience of the Black Sea region&supporting 🇺🇦 grain export capacity. Agreed to maintain close coordination&support for 🇺🇦 &🇲🇩 .
As of today,
#Romania
and
#Bulgaria
are part of the
#Schengen
family. The checks at internal air and sea borders are already lifted. Confident that the remaining land border checks will be lifted soon. Our joint efforts will continue in this respect. 🙏🇷🇴🇪🇺
Today, Bulgaria and Romania join the Schengen family.
I welcome the lifting of internal air and sea border checks.
This is a great success for the people of both countries.
It also benefits millions of EU citizens across Europe.
Making the Schengen area even stronger.
Welcome the EU Council Decision to lift internal air and sea border checks for RO& BG, an important outcome for RO citizens. Our thanks to all EU partners and institutions for the support. RO 🇷🇴remains committed to a strong and secure
#Schengen
area.
Romania stands by North Macedonia - country severely affected by forest fires. Two fully equipped military airplanes, with 15 military staff on board, due to arrive in Skopje today, ready to support the efforts to put out the fires.
#WeStandTogether
Born to be free!
The first bison calf born in freedom in 200 years in Făgăraș Mountains, following a bison repopulation programme started in the area by Conservation Carpathia NGO, in May 2020.
Only a couple of hours old, irresistibly cute and with the mountains at his feet.
Welcome the historic decision of
#EUCO
to open accession negotiations with
#Ukraine
& R.
#Moldova
& to grant candidate status to Georgia. A strong &fair recognition of their substantial efforts and progress made. RO remains a strong suporter of their path towards EU membership.
Honored to be received by President
@sandumaiamd
& have substantive discussions on 🇲🇩’s progress on its EU path & the strengthening of 🇷🇴🇲🇩 Strategic Partnership. Appreciation for 🇲🇩 consistent reform & crisis containment efforts. RO will continue to provide decisive support.
Sunt bucuroasă să îi întâmpin pe cetățenii RO și familiile lor ajunși în siguranță la București după evacuarea din Fâșia Gaza. Continuăm eforturile pentru evacuarea în siguranță a tuturor cetățenilor 🇷🇴din Fâșia Gaza. Mulțumiri partenerilor noștri pentru sprijin.
Many thanks dear
@BogdanAurescu
for your intensive & substantive work as 🇷🇴 foreign minister and for our close coordination & cooperation which I am confident will continue! Multumesc si mult succes in continuare!
Romania 🇷🇴 has airshipped the first of 6 military transports of aid ⛑️for the people of Libya, tragically affected by the devastating floods. A total of 55 tons of essential goods will get from RO to Benghazi under the 🇪🇺 EU Civil Protection Mechanism.
#EUsolidarity
#LibyaFloods
Important decision taken today by the Ukrainian Government on the use of the Romanian language instead of the so-called “Moldovan” language in Ukraine.
@DmytroKuleba
@nicupopescu
În drum spre
#Chi
șinău la invitația colegului&prietenului meu
@nicupopescu
, în prima mea vizită ca ministru al afacerilor externe al 🇷🇴. Vom discuta aspecte concrete privind cooperarea noastră bilaterală, evoluțiile situației din regiune&procesul de integrare a 🇲🇩 în UE.
There is no spring without
#martisor
in Romania. Symbol of spring, hope, love & friendship, this small trinket, with its red and white string, that all women receive on 1st of March, is one of our most beloved customs, as old as centuries. Happy
#Martisor
Day!
Congratulations
@iuliamotoc
, the first 🇷🇴 judge at
@IntlCrimCourt
! I wish you every success for your mandate. 🇷🇴 will continue to support the
#ICC
vital role in fighting against impunity for core int’l crimes and in providing assistance& reparations to victims of mass atrocities.
Today I signed with President
@ZelenskyyUa
the Presidential Joint Declaration on the Euro-Atlantic integration of Ukraine. Romania🇷🇴 will continue its strong multidimensional support for 🇺🇦, ensuring the ability of Ukraine to defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity.
In London today to attend Ukraine Recovery Conference
#URC2023
, where I will reaffirm 🇷🇴's steadfast support for 🇺🇦's resilience & recovery, as well as for its 🇪🇺 integration path. We'll
#StandwithUkraine
for as long as it takes to attain lasting peace&security!
Welcoming the 🇺🇦 amendments to legislation relevant to national minorities in Ukraine - a positive step forward. 🇷🇴 will continue to promote a transparent and constructive approach on this matter.
@StefanishynaO
On 8th of
#March
, we celebrate the role of women & the positive impact of gender equality in our societies. It is also a reminder to speak up for women’s rights, across the world, every day! Happy to stand united to this aim
@Abaerbock
#StrongWomenStrongSocieties
Another RU barbaric attack against civilian targets in 🇺🇦, including port of
#Reni
on the
#Danube
.🇷🇴 and the int’l community will bring to justice those responsible for these war crimes. 🇷🇴will continue to
#StandWithUkraine
🇺🇦.
@DmytroKuleba
Pleased to attend the celebration of 1️⃣4️⃣3️⃣ yrs of diplomatic relations between 🇷🇴 and 🇺🇸. We share clear commitment to democracy, enduring Strategic Partnership & ever stronger relations. I thank HM Custodian of the Crown and HRH Prince Consort for hosting us at
#Peles
Castle.
I strongly condemn the continued RU attacks on innocent people, civilian infrastructure, including grain silos in 🇺🇦 ports of
#Reni
&
#Ismail
. By these flagrant violations of int’l law RU continues to jeopardize 🌍 food security & the safety of navigation in the Black Sea.
Inspirational exchange of views today with women Ambassadors accredited to Romania 🇷🇴. Very good opportunity to discuss our experiences in promoting gender equality in foreign policy. Many thanks to
@USAmbRO
🇺🇸 for hosting this event!
We are deeply concerned about the security situation in the Middle East. Romania strongly condemns Iran’s attack on Israel and calls for avoiding further escalation. We closely monitor the situation and are in contact with Romania🇷🇴’s Embassies în the region.
Salutăm adoptarea, de către
@Europarl_EN
, a Rezoluției privind returnarea Tezaurului României confiscat ilegal de Rusia.
#Rom
ânia 🇷🇴 nu va înceta sa solicite returnarea integrală a Tezaurului depus la Moscova deoarece are un drept de creanță valid și imprescriptibil.
Excellent convesations this week w/ my friends, RO's FM
@Odobes1Luminita
& UA's FM
@DmytroKuleba
.
Expressed appreciation for Ukraine's recognition of Romanian language for ethnic minority, a collaborative effort of Romania & Moldova. Our trilateral cooperation grows stronger.
Condemn in the strongest terms last night’s RU airstrikes targeting Reni&Ismail, close to🇷🇴-🇺🇦 border. These continuous barbaric attacks on inoccent lives and civilian infrastructure must stop now. 🇷🇴 stands by 🇺🇦.
#StandWithUkraine
@DmytroKuleba
Heinous Russian attacks on
#Ukraine
civilian infrastructure had again serious consequences on
#Romania
’s territory. New evidence of impact was found on Romania's soil. We call on Russia to stop these
#war
crimes.
In
#Kyiv
now to participate in the informal Foreign Affairs Council, which will send a strong political message of unwavering commitment to
#standbyUkraine
and its people! Together we uphold the values of democracy, peace & freedom. Thx
@DmytroKuleba
for hosting us!
#EU4Ukraine
Romania stands by the Republic of Moldova: medical gear of over 2 million € (100,000 medical gowns; 100,000 FFP-3 masks; 5 mil.surgical masks; 100,000 gloves) will be sent to R. Moldova, by Romania, through
#RescEU
. The pandemic can be overcome only by collective effort.
Happy Independence Day to United States of America, our Strategic Partner & great friend of 🇷🇴! RO remains committed to standing alongside US 🇺🇸 & likeminded partners as we defend security, stability, democracy&prosperity in t/
#BlackSea
region
@SecBlinken
The success of a Presidency hinges on the professionalism & passion of the people working for it and the 🇷🇴 team was truly unparalleled in this regard. I couldn’t have asked for more dedication & I thank them profusely!
@ro2019eu
🎉
#Bucharest
to be the host of the future EU
#Cyber
Centre🎉Hub for high tech and innovation, featuring a thriving digital ecosystem, dynamic and young, Romania’s capital will take this task in a responsible and dedicated manner, to the benefit of the entire European Union👏👏👏
Le sunt recunoscătoare colegilor de la Ambasada României 🇷🇴 în
#Israel
🇮🇱, de la Oficiul de Reprezentare al RO la
#Ramallah
și de la Consulatul General al RO la
#Haifa
pentru eforturile neobosite depuse în această perioadă extrem de dificilă!
@romaniainisrael
@MAERomania
Successfully evacuated 86 Romanian citizens and their families from
#Gaza
via the
#Rafah
border crossing. Currently safe on Egyptian territory, heading to Cairo for further arrangements before returning home to
#Romania
. Grateful for the collaborative efforts!
@elicoh1
@MfaEgypt
Am fost onorată să fac parte din echipa Președintelui României
@KlausIohannis
, într-o perioadă cu multe provocări în plan extern. Ii mulțumesc domnului Președinte pentru acestă perioadă importantă în cariera mea. Mulțumiri și colegilor din Administratia Prezidențială.
Very sad to learn about intense forest fires in Chile 🇨🇱 expanding rapidly and affecting people, homes and amenities. My sincere condolences to the families of victims and my solidarity and compassion to all those who suffer from this calamity
@AlbertoKlaveren
@ChileMFA
Mulțumesc colegului & prietenului meu
@nicupopescu
pentru primirea călduroasă la
#Chi
șinău. Am avut o discuție excelentă despre progresele reformelor în 🇲🇩 & parcursul către 🇪🇺, sprijinul acordat de 🇷🇴 & aprofundarea relațiilor bilaterale speciale.
Of many
#RADR2023
highlights, I especially cherish the opportunity to meet with all 🇷🇴 women ambassadors, who reflect our efforts to advance
#GenderEquality
. Thanks to them & to our many colleagues in leadership positions within
@MAERomania
HQ, we champion
#FeministDiplomacy
.
Unirea Principatelor Române, împlinire a unui mare ideal național, a reprezentat și o realizare majoră de politică externă. Va rămâne mereu o sursă de inspirație pentru acțiunile diplomației 🇷🇴 actuale și pentru generațiile viitoare.
La mulți ani,
#Rom
ânia! La mulți ani, români!
A piece of good news from Romania: today, for the first time, the number of vaccinated persons has overtaken the number of the
#coronavirus
infected persons. The light at the end of the tunnel shines a little brighter.
#VaccinesWork
😊
2023 was a year full of challenges & crises, which is why we look towards 2024 with hope and optimism. We will celebrate 20 years of NATO membership & 17 years in the 🇪🇺. Together, we will overcome any challenge through resilience, solidarity, & determination. 🇷🇴 Happy New Year!
Happy Europe Day! from Romania! La multi ani Europa! So proud that
#RO2019EU
is the first presidency to host an informal summit on
#EuropeDay
, right here, in the beautiful city of Sibiu! A summit about the future, a summit about unity!
#SibiuSummit
#FutureOfEurope
Deeply saddened by the passing of Karel Schwarzenberg, former Foreign Minister of the Czech Republic 🇨🇿, a champion of democracy and a friend of Romania 🇷🇴. Heartfelt condolences to the Czech people and to his family! His legacy will always be remembered! RIP
Karel Schwarzenberg představoval jednu z největších politických osobností naší doby. Jeho odchod představuje nenahraditelnou ztrátu pro celou českou společnost. Velmi jsem si vážil jeho práce pro demokracii, hodnotových principů i přístupu k životu.
Colegii mei sunt în sprijinul cetățenilor 🇷🇴 aflați în 🇮🇱 și depun toate eforturile, 24/7, atât în Centrală, cât și pe teren, prin Ambasada 🇷🇴 în 🇮🇱 și Oficiul 🇷🇴 la Ramallah. Obiectivul nostru: repatrierea în siguranță a cetățenilor 🇷🇴 care doresc să revină din 🇮🇱.
@MAERomania
Closing an exciting
#UNGA
🇺🇳 in
#NYC
after a marathon of events & bilaterals meetings. 🇷🇴 proved again its commitment for multilateralism & 🌎 role. A big thank you to my colleagues in
@MAERomania
HQ &
@RomaniaUN_NY
, as well as to my dynamic team!
103 Romanian citizens and their family members in
#Gaza
have received permission to transit the
#Rafah
border crossing into Egypt. Evacuation procedures are underway. The RO consular teams continue their efforts to facilitate the transit for all the RO citizens.
🇷🇴President
@KlausIohannis
welcomed 🇺🇸Vice President Kamala Harris in
#Bucharest
this afternoon. The visit reconfirmed the solid Strategic Partnership between 🇷🇴and 🇺🇸 and the transatlantic strength and unity.
In Romania, this night is a magic one. The Romanian Midsummer is called Sanziene’s night. The heavens open up, making it the strongest night for magic spells, especially for the ❤ spells. So , be careful 😊
Excellent phone call with 🇵🇱FM
@sikorskiradek
. Congratulated him on his appointment. Discussed 🇷🇴🇵🇱 bilateral priorities and common objectives & agreed to further enhance 🇷🇴🇵🇱 Strategic Partnership, including through close coordination at EU, NATO & within regional formats.
During the official visit of President
@KlausIohannis
to Seoul, I had the pleasure to sign with my colleague
@FMChoTaeyul
the 🇷🇴-🇰🇷 MoU on culture, media, youth and sport. Looking forward to organizing joint projects in these fields!
@MOFAkr_eng
Nous remercions la France pour sa presence active avec les trois avions Rafale de l’
@Arm
ée_de_lair qui reinforcent la présence Alliée sur le Flanc Oriental.
#NousSommesl
’OTAN.
@MinColonna
Până acum, aproximativ 1800 de cetățeni români au ajuns acasă în siguranță mulțumită eforturilor Celulei de Criză a
@MAERomania
, echipelor Ambasadelor 🇷🇴 în 🇮🇱 și 🇯🇴, Oficiului 🇷🇴 la Ramallah și Consulatului General de la Haifa, prin zborurile
@tarom_ro
& companii private.
For Romanians, Mihai Eminescu is the symbol of Poetry itself. Born 171 years ago
#OnThisDay
, he had a deep influence on Romanian literature and language. As an acknowledgement of his profound impact on the national spirit, 15 January has become Romania’s
#NationalCultureDay
.
Very glad to meet Prime Minister
@donaldtusk
and to welcome him back at
#EUCO
! Looking forward to working together to deepen the 🇷🇴-🇵🇱 strong and vibrant
#StrategicPartnership
, to further strengthen the 🇪🇺, consolidate the NATO
#EasternFlank
and support 🇺🇦 and 🇲🇩.
Over the years, 🇷🇴Romania has benefited from the security umbrella provided by the Alliance. In turn, we proved commitment and determination as a responsible and active Ally. Together we build our future
@NATO
#1NATO75years
We thank the Belgian 🇧🇪 authorities for their solidarity. Their help to 🇷🇴 patients is impressive, following activation of the EU Civil Protection Mechanism 🇪🇺 in response to the powerful explosion in Crevedia, Romania.
@hadjalahbib
@eu_echo
Declarațiile mele înaintea participării la primul Consiliu al Afacerilor Externe 🇪🇺 ca ministru / My doorstep statement before attending my first 🇪🇺 Foreign Affairs Council as Minister ➡️
The vaccination campaign has started this morning in 🇷🇴 . First person vaccinated was the nurse Mihaela Anghel from National Institute of Infectious Desease “Prof. Dr. Matei Bals". She was part of the team who took care of the first
#Covid19
patient in 🇷🇴 .
#StrongerTogether
Romanian doctors and nurses are in the frontline of this terrible war and, as everywhere, they face difficulties in terms of equipment and exposure. BUT they continue to be there for us. Our respect and appreciation. 🙏😷👩⚕️👨⚕️❤️🇷🇴🇪🇺
Excellent discussion with FM
@ABaerbock
on boosting 🇷🇴-🇩🇪 dialogue and cooperation, both bilaterally and within the EU and NATO, as well as on intensifying our efforts in supporting 🇺🇦 and 🇲🇩. 🇩🇪 strong support for 🇷🇴
#Schengen
accession
@GermanyDiplo
Person no. 1,000,000 vaccinated today in
#Romania
! A journey of a thousand miles, started with one step, back in December. One vaccine at a time, while still respecting hygiene measures, and the pandemic will be defeated. 💉😷💉😷💉
Multumesc domnului general Daniel Petrescu pentru Emblema de Onoare a Statului Major al Apărării, un simbol al excelentei colaborări dintre Ministerul Afacerilor Externe și Statul Major al Apărării.