The Ministry of Foreign Affairs welcomes the adoption on Thursday by the General Assembly of the United Nations of the resolution on the suspension of Russia from the Human Rights Council and considers that this was necessary in view of the Russian aggression on Ukraine.The backing for the resolution reconfirms the important support which the resolutions adopted by the UN General Assembly on 2 and 24 March have benefited from, in the context of the situation generated by the Russian invasion and aggression against Ukraine, a release by the MAE reads.The Ministry of Foreign Affairs says that Russia's suspension from the Human Rights Council was a necessary step, given the Russian aggression against Ukraine, as well as the numerous reports on the human implications of this aggression and on the serious and systematic violations and abuses of human rights and international humanitarian law, incompatible with the council's membership."Romania recalls that, according to the resolution of the UN General Assembly no. 60/251, the member states of the UNHRC must meet the highest standards in the promotion and protection of human rights," the MAE asserts.
Former US first lady Michelle Obama, the wife of Barack Obama, was in Bucharest on Thursday, September 18, to serve as the main guest at the second edition of the Impact Bucharest series of conferences. The former first lady spent about an hour in front of a large audience, speaking about her childhood in a […]
Czech president Petr Pavel spent a few days in Romania at the beginning of September while on holiday. According to statement by the Romanian Embassy in Prague, the Czech leader traveled mountain routes by motorcycle and chose modest accommodations. Pavel tried to see as much of what Romania had to offer. He planned his routes, […]
Romania is taking tangible action toward its green transition through sustainable infrastructure projects, public‑private partnerships and green bonds. Experts, government officials and business leaders have gathered today at the CES Bucharest ESG Conference, to present progress and identify solutions through which the public and private sectors can collaborate to build a sustainable and competitive economy. […]
Prime minister Ilie Bolojan announced that he will visit Brussels next week to talk to three European commissioners about deficits, defense, and EU financing. The first meeting will be with the commissioner for economy, Valdis Dombrovskis, as Romania “must adjust the issues related to deficits to be a trustworthy country, so as not to continue […]
A large majority of Romanians, namely 85%, have heard of celebrated composer George Enescu, according to the third edition of the Informat.ro – INSCOP Research Barometer conducted earlier this month. However, the survey shows a slight decline in cultural awareness compared to 2013, particularly among younger generations. The
The volume of trade between Romania and China was almost USD 9.3 billion in 2024, according to official statistics. Trade between the two, however, is not balanced. Romania registered a USD 7.7 billion deficit with China, and a USD 2.1 billion deficit in the first quarter of 2025 as well. The People’s Republic of China […]
