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Romanian Foreign Minister: New Iran Nuclear Deal Needed

18:26, 15 Ian. 2020
Romanian Foreign Affairs Minister Bogdan Aurescu stated on Wednesday that a new nuclear deal between the West and Tehran is needed in case the current treaty will not be maintained or overhauled, which should also include aspects of ballistic control.

Romania Abstained From Voting On Palestinian Bid For Full Membership In UNESCO

12:40, 01 Nov. 2011
Romania abstained from voting Monday on Palestinians’ request to join the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), the Romanian Foreign Affairs Ministry said Tuesday.

Romania Recognizes South Sudan Independence

16:30, 10 Iul. 2011
Romania welcomes the Republic of South Sudan's declaration of independence and recognizes the state as sovereign and independent, says a press release by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Romanian Foreign Min Receives Bill For RON1M From Airline Tarom For Evacuation Flight

19:30, 28 Apr. 2011
The Romanian Foreign Affairs Ministry received a bill for over 1 million lei (about EUR245,000) from state-owned airline Tarom for the flight evacuating Romanian citizens from Japan in March, ministry official Doris Mircea said Thursday.

Romania, U.S. Start Fifth Round Of Negotiations On Antimissile Shield Project

17:46, 07 Mart. 2011
The fifth round of negotiations between Romania and the United States regarding the anti-missile defense shield will take place in Bucharest on Tuesday, the Romanian Foreign Affairs Ministry said Monday.

Romania Accedes To European Space Agency Convention

19:31, 20 Ian. 2011
Romania is to become the 19th member of the European Space Agency (ESA), as an agreement of accession to the ESA Convention was signed Thursday, in the presence of Foreign Minister Teodor Baconschi and cosmonaut Dumitru Prunariu.

Romanian Foreign Ministry Restates Non-Recognition Of Kosovo Independence

14:24, 23 Iul. 2010
Romania’s Foreign Ministry restated that Romania does not recognize Kosovo’s independence, arguing that the International Court of Justice’s opinion only concerns the text of the declaration and not its legal consequences, namely the legality of the creation of a new state.

Romanian FM Cuts Utilities, Transport, Staff Spending Amid Austere Measures

16:18, 12 Iul. 2010
Romania’s Foreign Minister Teodor Baconschi on Monday said his ministry has already taken spending cut measures, which imply, among others, the renegotiation of rental contracts, a cut in utilities costs and the switch to low-cost flights and internet telephony.

Romania, U.S. Begin Official Anti-Missile Shield Negotiations

13:26, 17 Iun. 2010
Romania will carry out official negotiations on the anti-missile shield between June 17 and June 18 with an official U.S. delegation, headed by Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security Affairs Ellen Tauscher, Foreign Ministry representatives said Thursday.

Romanian Sailor Injured In Struggle With Pirates Stable After Surgery – Foreign Ministry

20:49, 04 Iun. 2010
The Romanian sailor injured during Wednesday’s crew takeover of the merchant vessel RIM, formerly held by Somali pirates, successfully underwent surgery Thursday, Foreign Ministry officials told MEDIAFAX Friday.

Romanian Foreign Ministry Warns Flights To, From Thessaloniki Grounded Wednesday

20:53, 04 Mai 2010
Romania’s Foreign Ministry warns people wishing to travel to Greece that international flights to and from Thessaloniki Airport will be grounded Wednesday, and ferry-boats will remain docked, because of protests in the country.

Romanian Ambassador Says Misunderstanding Btw Romania, Singapore Clarified After Talks

13:37, 29 Apr. 2010
Romania’s Ambassador to Singapore Aurelian Neagu said the misunderstanding between the two countries' Governments regarding Romania’s former envoy to Singapore Silviu Ionescu was cleared after talks held Thursday at Singapore’s Foreign Affairs Ministry, Channel News Asia reported Thursday.

Romanian FM Dissociates From Invitation To Dalai Lama

20:16, 20 Apr. 2010
Romanian authorities have not extended any invitation to visit the country to the Dalai Lama or his representatives and Bucharest recognizes a single China, which includes Tibet, Romania's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Tuesday, in response to a request by MEDIAFAX.

Romania Sends Experts To Singapore To Study Evidence Against Fmr Romanian Envoy

16:01, 09 Apr. 2010
Romania will send representatives to Singapore to study the evidence that has come up against former Romanian envoy to Singapore blamed for a fatal hit-and-run accident in Bukit Panjang, The Straits Times reported Friday.

Singapore’s Foreign Ministry Gives Romania Documents Regarding Hit-And-Run Case

19:51, 05 Apr. 2010
Singapore’s Foreign Affairs Ministry Monday provided the charge d'affaires ad interim of the Romanian Embassy in Singapore with two document folders and eight volumes of photographs regarding the case of former Romanian envoy to Singapore Silviu Ionescu, Channel NewsAsia reported on Monday.

Romanian FM Suspends Diplomat Investigated For Negligent Homicide

10:44, 04 Feb. 2010
Romanian Foreign Minister Teodor Baconschi decided to suspend the country’s charge d’affaires to Singapore, Silviu Ionescu, who was indicted for negligent homicide following a car accident.

Several Romanian Cars Stuck In Snow In Bulgaria

18:30, 23 Ian. 2010
Several vehicles transporting Romanian citizens are stuck in snow on Bulgaria’s territory, Romania’s Foreign Ministry said Saturday.

Romanian Electoral Auth Approved Draft Law On Postal Voting Back In 2007

14:04, 21 Ian. 2010
The Romanian Standing Electoral Authority (AEP) gave the green light to a Foreign Ministry draft law proposing postal voting for Romanian citizens living abroad back in 2007, AEP vice-president Marian Muhulet told MEDIAFAX Thursday.

Draft Law Implementing Postal Voting For Romanians Abroad Outlined In 2006 – Foreign Min

12:34, 21 Ian. 2010
Romania’s Foreign Affairs Ministry told MEDIAFAX Thursday a draft law implementing postal voting for Romanians living abroad was drawn up in December 2006 and forwarded to the Electoral Standing Authority to be amended.

Romania’s Foreign Ministry Cut 55 Jobs Amid Financial Restrictions – Minister

14:37, 31 Iul. 2009
Romania’s foreign affairs minister Cristian Diaconescu on Friday said the ministry decided to scrap 55 jobs, in the fallout of financial restrictions, of which, 35 in the diplomatic service, 17 in the technical-administrative service and three jobs at local level, adding job cuts will continue.

Romanian FM Says Allegations Of Romanian Executed In China Don’t Check Out

14:16, 31 Iul. 2009
Romanian foreign minster Cristian Diaconescu said Friday the ministry has no information confirming that a Romanian national was sentenced to death and executed for drug dealing in China.

Romanian Passports Issued For Romanian Citizens Only – Foreign Ministry

16:35, 22 Iun. 2009
Romania’s Foreign Ministry said in a press release that Romanian passports are issued for Romanian citizens only, while travel visas granted by Romanian authorities allow holders to travel in Romania and no other European Union member states.

Romanian Foreign Ministry Comes Up With New Proposals On Salaries In System

13:46, 16 Iun. 2009
The Romanian Foreign Ministry came up with new proposals regarding the public sector wage grid on Tuesday, but the Labor Ministry asked that a financial evaluation be carried out by Thursday.

Romanian Ambassador To Thailand Dies Of Heart Failure At 65

17:25, 29 Mai 2009
Romanian Ambassador to Thailand Radu Gabriel Mateescu, 65, has died following a heart attack at the Payathai hospital in Bangkok Thursday evening, Romanian Foreign Ministry said Friday.

Romania Is One Of The US’ Most Dependable Allies – US Secretary Of State

14:17, 09 Mai 2009
US secretary of state Hillary Clinton said Friday in Washington, after meeting with Romanian Foreign Minister Cristian Diaconescu, that Romania is one of the USA’s most dependable allies and most respected partners, according to a Foreign Ministry statement.

Romania-USA Extradition Treaty Enters Force

13:31, 09 Mai 2009
The extradition treaty between Romania and the United States, comprising terms meant to streamline bilateral cooperation by simplifying the extradition procedure, has entered force following the Romanian Foreign Minister’s visit to Washington DC and the exchange of ratification instruments.

Over 400 Romanians Live In Mexico, Tourist No Unknown – FM

18:25, 27 Apr. 2009
Romanian Foreign Ministry on Monday said that over 400 Romanians are currently residing in Mexico, but the figures might be higher when adding tourists.

Romania FM Calls On Romanians To Steer Clear Of Mexico Over Swine Flu Outbreak

11:47, 27 Apr. 2009
Romania’s Foreign Ministry advised Romanian citizens to avoid trips to Mexico, unless absolutely necessary, following swine flu cases caused by a potentially deadly virus, which is transmitted between people.

Moldova’s Visa Policy Breaches Agreement With EU – Romanian FM

15:30, 09 Apr. 2009
Romanian foreign minister Cristian Diaconescu said Thursday the Republic of Moldova’s decision to reintroduce visas for Romanians breaches the country’s agreement with the European Union and recommended Romanian citizens to avoid trips to the neighboring country.

Romanian FM Deems Moldova’s Accusations Unacceptable, Visa Plans Aberrant

14:59, 08 Apr. 2009
The Romanian Foreign Ministry considers it is unacceptable that Moldovan communist authorities are trying to blame Romania and Romanians for their internal affairs, the ministry said in a statement.

Romania Foreign Min: Italy Officially Confirms Death Of Romanian Woman In Deadly Quake

10:16, 07 Apr. 2009
The Italian authorities officially confirmed Tuesday that a Romanian woman died in the powerful earthquake in central Italy early Monday, while media information alleging more Romanian citizens are among the casualties of the deadly quake was firmly dismissed.

Romania Foreign Min- No Romanian Casualties In Central Italy Quake So Far

15:09, 06 Apr. 2009
Romania’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Alin Serbanescu said Monday that so far, Romanian citizens are not among the casualties of the powerful earthquake that hit the mountainous central Italy Monday morning, at 3:32 a.m. local time (0132 GMT).

Three Romanians Aboard Ship Seized By Somali Pirates

12:40, 20 Mart. 2009
Three Romanians are reported to be aboard Greek cargo ship pirates captured Thursday evening in waters off Somalia, CNN reported.

Romanians Still Need Passports To Visit Switzerland – Foreign Ministry

15:08, 15 Dec. 2008
Romania’s Foreign Affairs Ministry said Switzerland’s accession to the Schengen Agreement has a strong impact on Romanian nationals willing to travel Switzerland, as they still need their tourist passports to visit this country.

Romanians In Mumbai Are Few, At Safe Distance From Attacks – Foreign Ministry

13:23, 27 Nov. 2008
There are very few Romanians in Mumbai, India, and they are at a safe distance from the scene of terrorist attacks, Cosmin Boiangiu, spokesman for the Romanmain Foreign Affairs Ministry, told MEDIAFAX Thursday.

Romania Supplied 4 Helicopters To Côte D’Ivoire, Arms, Ammunition To Iraq – Foreign Ministry

16:58, 19 Sept. 2008
Romania exported four non-military helicopters to Côte D'Ivoire in 2003 and after 2005, while observing the law, Romania exported arms and ammunition to Iraqi government authorities, the Romanian Foreign Affairs Ministry said Friday following an information request from MEDIAFAX.

Romania’s Foreign Ministry Issues Recommendations For Tourists Going To Beijing OG

14:57, 25 Iul. 2008
The Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs recommended Friday to Romanian citizens flying to China for the Olympic Games to have a full health insurance, to avoid Sichuan province and stay away from the use of drugs, as drug dealing is punishable by death in China.

Romanian Ambassador, Consul Sanctioned In Crulic’s Death

17:40, 25 Apr. 2008
Romania’s Foreign Minister Lazar Comanescu on Friday made public the disciplinary sanctions against diplomatic personnel who failed to act appropriately in the case of a Romanian national who died in a Polish hospital following an ignored hunger strike.

Romanian Consul To Poland Must Be Sanctioned In Crulic’s Death-PM

18:29, 10 Apr. 2008
Foreign ministry’s preliminary report on the case of Romanian national Claudiu Crulic who died in a Polish hospital following an ignored hunger strike is insufficient, Premier Calin Popescu Tariceanu said Thursday.

Romanian Foreign Min To Ask Italians To Prevent Hate Crimes

14:26, 03 Nov. 2007
Romania’s Foreign Affairs Ministry condemns the attack Friday evening on four Romanian citizens in a parking lot in Rome, and minister Adrian Cioroianu urges Italian authorities to take measure to prevent such hate crimes.