Foreign Affairs minister Luminita Odobescu had a phone conversation on Monday with her Japanese counterpart, Yoko Kamikawa, in the context of celebrating one year since the signing of the Joint Declaration establishing the Strategic Partnership between Romania and Japan, a MAE press release sent on Monday, reads.The two ministers highlighted "Romania's and Japan's firm support for Ukraine and each country's contribution to the effort to mitigate the multiple negative effects of Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine, including on its neighbours."Odobescu and Kamikawa expressed appreciation for the role of Romania and Japan in ensuring regional security and for the intense diplomatic efforts they make.Both ministers expressed openness to implement the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda, given their interest in strengthening the role of women in international politics. They also expressed satisfaction for the prospects of strengthening the Romanian-Japanese bilateral cooperation and for the consistent progress made, stressing the importance of intensifying cooperation in regional formats in which Romania has an active profile, such as the Three Seas Initiative.
The Belgian manufacturer of metal roofing systems Metigla, with a factory in Ceptura, Prahova County, announced a EUR 15 million investment plan in expanding production, automation, and employees. "In 2025, we will consolidate our presence in key markets and gradually expand this model to more European countries. We invest in sustainable products, automation, teams, and […]
Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD officially launched operations in Romania, introducing its full-electric and plug-in hybrid models to the local market, Economica reported on May 8. The move is part of the company’s broader strategy to expand across Europe. BYD’s initial retail presence includes showrooms in...
The local currency kept losing ground on May 9 despite reported interventions by the central bank. The interest rates rose, and the Stock Exchange’s indices resumed the decline on May 9 after a modest gain on the previous day. The development suggests a drain on liquidity from the money market, possibly amid hybrid interventions by […]
Ilie Bolojan, the interim president of Romania, has sent his "warmest congratulations" to Pope Leo XIV in a message posted on X. "Warmest congratulations to His Holiness Pope Leo XIV upon the election to the Chair of Saint Peter. May he have a long reign and guide the faithful all over the world with wisdom […]
Victor Ponta, who served as Romania’s prime minister between 2012 and 2015, announced on Wednesday, May 7, that he is founding a party under the name "Romania First.” The platform will bring together PRO Romania, the party he founded after leaving the center-left Social Democratic Party, with the Romanian Ecologist Party, and other specialists and […]
Romania will receive CHF 10 million in funding for the development of dual education, as part of a second Swiss contribution, the Switzerland - Romania Chamber of Commerce (CCE-R) announced. The funding is part of a program for the development of dual education that aims to support the integration of young people into the labor […]
