Foreign Minister Luminita Odobescu and her Indian counterpart, Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, adopted in New Delhi the Joint Declaration on the 10th Anniversary of the Romania - India Extended Partnership, "a landmark" in the history of cooperation between the two countries.According to a press release issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Friday, the meeting between the two officials took place on the sidelines of the Raisina Dialogue International Conference and provided an opportunity for a substantial exchange of views on regional and global issues of common interest, against the background of security developments."The anniversary joint declaration aims at strengthening bilateral Romanian-Indian relations and cooperation in the multilateral context. It also underlines the priority sectoral approach in three areas, namely energy, IT&C and manufacturing," the release said.Both ministers welcomed the progress made in developing bilateral relations and confirmed their shared commitment to strengthening cooperation in priority areas, with a focus on economic relations and sectoral cooperation.The two dignitaries highlighted the importance of cooperation in addressing challenges and promoting regional and international stability, the Foreign Ministry added.
The Babeș-Bolyai University of Cluj-Napoca (UBB) has established an endowment fund, which the institution described as a "strategic" financial mechanism aimed at supporting academic excellence and ensuring the long-term sustainability of university projects. The initiative is a first of its kind in the local academia, UBB said. The endowment fund involves attracting donations/financial resources and […]
Romanian authorities are reportedly considering imposing an access fee for the Transfăgărășan mountain road. The funds would be used for setting up decent parking areas, selecting merchants, and similar initiatives. The beautiful, winding road is one of the most visited tourist attractions in the country. Local authorities say the funds from an eventual toll would […]
Colombian reggaeton superstar J Balvin will perform in Dubai for the first time this November, headlining Untold, the globally recognized festival born in Romania. The event will take place from November 6 to 9 at Dubai Parks and Resorts, featuring more than 100 international acts across five stages. The festival is staged in partnership with […]
More than 17% of Romania’s population faced severe material and social deprivation last year, which was one of the highest shares in the EU, according to the statistical bureau of the European Union - Eurostat. In 2024, 6.4% of people in the European Union faced severe material and social deprivation, a slight decrease compared to […]
The Freedom and Respect for Every Earthling association will hold the March for Animal Rights in Bucharest on October 4, to mark International Animal Day. The march will start at 11 AM at the National Theater Park, and will go on to Piața Victoriei. Organizers say they aim to bring to the forefront the suffering […]
Several Israeli citizens got into a fight on a plane flying from Israel to Bucharest on Monday, September 15. Upon landing, Romanian police issued several fines. The scandal reportedly broke out for religious reasons. The argument involved roughly 30 passengers of the flight from Tel Aviv to Bucharest. At one point, seven passengers started to […]
