Romania associates itself with the Declaration condemning Iran's ballistic missile program, drawn up under the auspices of the Proliferation Security Initiative, in which it is appreciated that Iran's program remains one of the biggest threats to non-proliferation efforts, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MAE) informs.According to the Declaration, states are urged to take all the necessary measures to prevent the supply, sale or transfer of materials, equipment, goods, technology and components of ballistic missiles, in order to protect peace and security in the region and outside it, MAE mentions."These measures include effective actions to prohibit the transfer from and to Iran of materials used in the construction of ballistic missiles, including materials used in the production of drones. It is also indicated the need to adopt clear procedures regarding the rapid exchange of relevant information regarding Iran's proliferation activities. The measures include reviewing and strengthening the capacity of national authorities to manage matters related to Iran's ballistic missiles and drones. Also, the document mentions the need for specific measures to uphold prohibitions on Iran's ballistic missile and drone development programs," the Ministry also said.The quoted source mentions that the Declaration is issued in the context of marking, on October 18, 2023, the transition stage - Transition Day, 8 years after the adoption of the Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) with Iran, according to Resolution 2231 of the UN Security Council.MAE reminds that on Wednesday part of the sanctions imposed on Iran expire according to UN Security Council Resolution 2231. The resolution, adopted unanimously on July 15, 2015, endorsed the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) and established the IAEA inspection program on Iranian nuclear facilities, in parallel with the preparation of lifting of UN sanctions on Iran. Given Iran's repeated violation of the JCPOA, UN sanctions will only be included in autonomous sanctions packages of states that share concerns about Iran's nuclear and ballistic programs, including EU member states, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs points out.
La French Tech Bucharest announces the third edition of its highly anticipated flagship event, Sustainability meets Profitability, set to take place on April 8th, 2025, at the Romanian - American University (1B Expoziției Boulevard, Bucharest), starting at 18:30. Sustainability meets Profitability event will explore the new regulations companies—big or small—must navigate and how they can turn […]
The builders of Romania’s important A1 Sibiu – Pitești highway are set to start the construction of a bridge over 300 meters long and at least 100 meters wide, allowing the animals of the Southern Carpathians to cross from one side to the other. The investment will pay off as a corridor for large mammals […]
The local business services industry has potential for growth, even if it will see a slower pace because the market is a mature one and given the high regional and global competitiveness, according to a report carried out by the Association of Business Service Leaders in Romania (ABSL) in partnership with Deloitte Romania. Still, the […]
Several Romanian military personnel who were on parental leave went to Congo as mercenaries, according to a statement from the Ministry of National Defense. The issue of active soldiers taking mercenary work first came up on the public agenda after PressOne...
The European Investment Bank and the government of Ukraine have agreed to allocate EUR 50 million from EIB funding to Ukraine's national railway company, Ukrzaliznytsia, for the modernization of key railway border crossings with Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, and Romania. The project includes repairs to worn-out railway tracks, the relocation of wagon inspections, the reconstruction of […]
Medicover has acquired the operations of the lab tests provider Synlab Group in Romania, Turkey, Cyprus, Slovenia, Croatia, and North Macedonia in a transaction worth EUR 71.3 million, the company announced. The transaction was financed from Medicover's own sources. It was carried out by Medicover for its diagnostic services division, present in Romania under the […]
