ECOLOGICAL CIVILIZATION: THE GOAL OF MANKIND IN XXI BY PROF. DR. ANTON CARAGEA, MA, FINS, EDA Pages 21-23
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ROMANIAN PARTICIPATION AT UNITED ARAB EMIRATES NATIONAL DAY CELEBRATION PAGES 4-5 ROMANIA-LAOS BUSINESS COUNCIL STARTS OPERATING IN BUCHAREST PAGES 14-16 ROMANIAN PARTICIPATION TO BAKU INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN FORUM PAGES 6-7 23 OCTOBER 2013 EXOTIQUE ART EXHIBITION EXOTIQUE ART BRAND IS CELEBRATING 10 YEARS OF EXISTENCE PAGES 8-9 ROMANIA-IRAQ FRIENDSHIP PAGE. 18 IN ST I TU T E O F IN TE RN A T IO N A L RE LA T IO N S A N D E C O N O MIC C O O P E RA T IO N O F RO MA N IA PUBLISHER M R . N IC O L A E N IC O LA E Tel: 021.315.77.30 Fax: 021.315.77.30 E-mail:institutulspri@gmail.com
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stimulate the Romanian wine promotion and to foster new international recognition`s for Romanian wine producers, the Institute of International Relations and Economic Cooperation of Romania is hosting an annual competition among the top wine brands in the country, choosing in the final selection the Romanian top quality wine: The Diplomatic Wine.″
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CASA PANCIU (HOUSE OF PANCIU) IS SELECTED AS DIPLOMATIC WINE FOR 2014 The Romanian wine is widely considered among the main constituents of Romanian image abroad. Taking in consideration his quality and world fame, the Romanian wine is part of the forefront of country economic boom as part of the international recognition, country brand and a main export product. In order to stimulate the Romanian wine promotion and to foster new international recognition`s for Romanian wine producers, the Institute of International Relations and Economic Cooperation of Romania is hosting an annual competition among the top wine brands in the country, choosing in the final selection the Romanian top quality wine: The Diplomatic Wine. On 18 December 2013 the diplomat’s commission announced his final decision: for 2014 this distinguish honour, as Romania’s top wine was entrusted to House of Panciu ( Casa Panciu). The House of Panciu has presented to the contest a large area of wines among them the famous: Sauvignon Blanc, White Girly (Feteasca Alba), Black Girly (Feteasca Neagra),Muscat Ottonel, Back Lady (Babeasca Neagra) or wines from Sagio line, maturated for at least 12 months in barrel’s of different origins (French, Romanian, American) that are offering to the wine specials aroma’s as: chocolate, coffee, vanilla etc. The wines from House of Panciu stirred the imagination of the diplomatic taster committee, encompassing diplomats from Diplomats and governmental officials are tasting the Asia, Africa and Europe-the CASA PANCIU-ROMANIAN DIPLOMATIC WINE FOR main trading area for Romanian 2014 wines). The best wine was considered to be the Cabernet Sauvignon and Black Girly (Feteasca Neagra) and as the best sparkling wine was voted the Muscat Ottonel brand. The House of Panciu managed to conquer the assistance not solely by the variety of the wine products presented but also by the special characteristics of the sparkling wines offered for tasting. Keeping in mind the aroma, strengths, color, profundity and taste particularities of the analysed wines the House of Panciu had managed to prove eloquently that the Romanian Wine and specially the Vrancea region has not said his last word for the connoisseurs and still has a role to play on the wine market.
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dignitaries in visit to the country will have an opportunity to enjoy the magic of Romanian wine, by House of Panciu as a proof of the high quality of Romanian wine ,also Romanian diplomatic delegations will bring the products of House of Panciu as a testimony of Romanian wine across the globe, stated Professor Dr. Anton Caragea, Director of Institute of International Relations and Economic Cooperation. ″
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CASA PANCIU (HOUSE OF PANCIU) IS SELECTED AS DIPLOMATIC WINE FOR 2014 The Diplomats Wine, title awarded to the best Romanian wine, is bringing not only international and internal recognition to the producers but will be also offered as an intricate part of country brand and image and as a protocol element in all international and diplomatic activities. Foreign dignitaries in visit to the country will have an opportunity to enjoy the magic of Romanian wine, by House of Panciu as a proof of the high quality of Romanian wine, also Romanian diplomatic delegations will bring the products of House of Panciu as a testimony of Romanian wine across the globe, stated Professor Dr. Anton Caragea, Director of Institute of International Relations and Economic Cooperation. This is a formidable achievement, based on the efforts of the team of wine makers specialists form House of Panciu, a team that succeeded in reaffirming the potential of Vrancea wine makers in Romanian and abroad. The House of Panciu is currently producing more than 20 brands of sparkling and still wine at high quality standards, benefiting by the special natural environment of Tifesti area, an area with steady and constant solar exposure, with good quality soil, without using pesticide or artificial fertilizers. The House of Panciu is the heart and soul of the wines produced from a 120 hectares vineyard in Tifesti county, Panciu vineyards and cultivated with French types of grapes as: Sauvignon Blanc, Muscat Ottonel and Cabernet Sauvignon, but also the most famous and loved Romanian type of grapes such as: White Girly, Royal, Sarba, Black girly and Black Lady. Starting from 2009, this hard labor in the vineyard is having his fruits in the market presence of the House of Panciu products, special wines with low quantities of preservatives. The wines obtained at the foothills of Vrancea are having a playful and active character resulted from the fermented history of the land of Vrancea. Supplementary the House of Panciu is enjoying the long standing international recognition of the products of Panciu area, a wine region of solid and well established brand in the world and on all wine markets across the continents.
CASA PANCIU OBTAIN ED THE TITLE OF BEST ROMANIAN WINE FOR SPARKLING MUSCAT OTTONEL (left) AND FOR SAGIO- ABERNET SAUVIGNON AND FETEASCA NEAGRA (BLACK GIRL)
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of the 42 celebration of United Arab Emirates National Day, an important Romanian delegation participated at the impressive manifestation of solidarity and admiration for the extraordinary achievements of the UAE. The Romanian participation at the UAE National celebrations had become a permanent event as an expression of the rock-solid partnership and friendship instilled between the two countries.″
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UNITED ARAB EMIRATES ARE CELEBRATING 42 NATIONAL DAY ANNIVERSARY IN THE PRESENCE OF ROMANIAN DELEGATION On the occasion of the 42 celebration of United Arab Emirates National Day, an important Romanian delegation participated at the impressive manifestation of solidarity and admiration for the extraordinary achievements of the UAE. The Romanian participation at the UAE National celebrations had become a permanent event as an expression of the rock-solid partnership and friendship instilled between the two countries.
Substantial dialogue in UAE (from left to right): H.E. Suhail Mohammad Al Mazroui, UAE Minister of Energy, H.E.Professor Dr. Anton Caragea, IRICE-Romania Director, Dr. Nawal Al Hosani-Director of Zayed Future Energy Prize and Masdar City,H.E. Sultan bin Nasser Al Suwaidi-Governor of United Arab Emirates Central Bank Professor Dr. Anton Caragea, Director of Institute of International Relations and Economic Cooperation of Romania who lead the Romanian presence at National Day of United Arab Emirates in the last five years held an important program of familiarization with the latest developments in the country and receive first hand information in holding talks with: H.E. Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan-Minister of Culture, Youth and Community Development, H.E. Sultan bin Nasser Al Suwaidi-Governor of United Arab Emirates Central Bank, Dr. Nawal Al Hosani-Director of Zayed Future Energy Prize and Masdar City ,H.E. Suhail Mohammad Al Mazroui, UAE Minister of Energy, H.E. Abdullah Belhaif Al Nuaimi-Minister of Public Works etc. The visit was held between 25 November 2013 until 2 December 2013 and offered a high level political and cultural program destined to offer a large area of information’s to the visiting party. . The program carved for Professor Dr. Anton Caragea included also a high profile visit to Masdar City, touring the premises of the solar powered energy city and getting acquainted with lodging, research and study facilities of the Masdar Institute of Technology and drive testing the latest electric powSheikh Zayed Mosque in Abu Dhabi: a testimony of ered car constructed on site.
modern Islamic architecture
The cultural side of the program included a visit to universally acclaimed Sheikh Zayed Mosque in Abu Dhabi, Yas Island and Saadiyat Island Cultural Complex and a safari experience on Al Ain desert..
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UNITED ARAB EMIRATES ARE CELEBRATING 42 NATIONAL DAY ANNIVERSARY IN THE PRESENCE OF ROMANIAN DELEGATION Professor Dr. Anton Caragea was also congratulated for his decision to uphold Dubai City candidature to host World Expo 2020, a decision that was echoed during Paris Seance of
″ Professor Dr.
Anton Caragea was also congratulated for his decision to uphold Dubai City candidature to host World Expo 2020, a decision that was echoed during Paris Seance of International Exhibition Bureau that voted with overwhelming majority to support Dubai as World EXPO 2020 organizer.″
Romanian delegation attended the popular celebration for 42 United Arab Emirates National Day International Exhibition Bureau that voted with overwhelming majority to support Dubai as World EXPO 2020 organizer. Romania itself and as a part of Europe, is always true to the alliance and friendship with United Arab Emirates and promoting and supporting Dubai candidature for World Expo was a necessary and intricate apart of their long term cooperation, stated Professor Dr. Anton Caragea. Romania was the second European country to announce his support for Dubai in an impressive ceremony held in the Palace of Parliament and afterwards Professor Dr. Anton Caragea held meeting with Asian, African and European countries during an eight months period promoting Dubai candidature for World Expo 2020. Supporting Dubai and United Arab Emirates as organizers of World Expo 2020 and constantly attending UAE National Day Celebrations are all testimonies of the strategic friendship that is uniting in a brotherhood spirit Romania and UAE. This connection becomes the strong bridge that is connecting Arabic Golf area and Romania, stated in his concluding remarks Professor Dr. Anton Caragea.
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ROMANIAN DELEGATION ATTENDS BAKU 2013 INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN FORUM
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1 November 2013, the world center of cultural and academic elite was Azerbaijan, during the International Humanitarian Forum held in Baku.
The Forum had united, under the leadership of Azerbaijan PresidentIlham Aliyev, the highest representatives of academic groups and world leaders from 65 countries in search of solutions to build a world free of economic crisis, wars and conflicts.″
From 31 October to 1 November 2013, the world center of cultural and academic elite was Azerbaijan, during the International Humanitarian Forum held in Baku. The Forum had united, under the leadership of Azerbaijan President-Ilham Aliyev, the highest representatives of academic groups and world leaders from 65 countries in search of solutions to build a world free of economic crisis, wars and conflicts. Upon the invitation of Foreign Minister of AzerbaijanElmar Mammadyarov, Professor Dr. Anton Caragea, Director of Institute of International Relations and Economic Cooperation attended as key-note speaker to the forum activities. Opening the International Humanitarian Forum of Baku, President Ilham Aliyev had underlined the necessity to reorganize international institutions system in order to increase their effectiveness and action power.
President Ilham Aliyev reunited the world intellectual elite at The purpose of this proposed reform is to empower the decisions of international organisms and to avoid Baku International negative cases, like in the situation of Nagorno-Karabakh Humanitarian Forum 2013 where United Nations decisions are not implemented for more than two decades and remain dead letter.
Azerbaijan President highlighted the necessity to export inter-cultural dialogue model of Azerbaijan, that become a country for many religions and ethnical groups, a country that is respecting equally the Christian, Judaic or Islamic heritage, as part of the global historical patrimony of Azerbaijan. ″ We have restored an ancient Zoroastrian temple in Azerbaijan. The oldest church in the Caucasus is also located in Azerbaijan. It has also been renovated. The Shamakhi Juma Mosque, one of the oldest mosques in the world, has been overhauled. It is 1270 years old. In other words, restoration and protection of the monuments of all religions are part of the national policy″ , concluded azeri president. The national Azeri leader mentioned in his speech and the importance of economic development model offered by Azerbaijan in this time of crisis, citing a constant economic growth, low unemployment and high standard of living, with salaries that increased six times in the last decade, all this factors helped The futuristic venue for Baku International Azerbaijan ranking in the top 39 Humanitarian Forum 2013 world economic competitiveness.
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strong cultural component including a tour of city of Nakhchivan, a city with a 3.500 years history, an on the spot excursion to Prophet Noah Tomb, visiting Heydar Aliyev Palace in the city, carpet museum, a cruise to the ancient city of Ordubad, an incursion to the Nakhchivan Shah palace and to Ashabi-Khaf mosque and had observed a classical and opera spectacle offered by the Drama Theater of Nakhchivan. The Baku city tour presented a capital that unites perfectly high tech buildings and the splendors of the old city and had included a visit to Shirvanshah palace.″
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ROMANIAN DELEGATION ATTENDS BAKU 2013 INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN FORUM In his allocution, Professor Dr. Anton Caragea, Director of Institute of International Relations and Economic Cooperation had openly thanked President Ilham Aliyev for the initiative to host this high standard forum that has the potential of creating a global world dialogue platform, in order to create a XXI century world without humanitarian crisis, a world of social equity, equal chances and sustainable development. In his key note speech, Professor Dr. Anton Caragea underlined the fact that the only cure for world economic crisis is a global debate, that will replace the philosophical fundaments of XVIII century, with the imperatives of XXI century: an ecological civilization, relinquishing the capitalist economic paradigm and replacing it with sustainable development and ousting profit as the symbol of global economic assessment and replacing it by social utility. After the forum works where concluded, Professor Dr. Anton Caragea taken up a tour of city of Baku and a familiarization trip to Autonomous Republic of Nakhchivan, component part of Republic of Azerbaijan. The visit had a strong cultural component including a tour of city of Nakhchivan, a city with a 3.500 years history, an on the spot excursion to Prophet Noah Tomb, visiting Heydar Aliyev Palace in the city, carpet museum, a cruise to the ancient city of Ordubad, an incursion to the Nakhchivan Shah palace and Professor Dr. Anton Caragea, Director of Institute of to Ashabi-Khaf mosque and had International Relations and Economic Cooperation observed a classical and opera specat Baku International Humanitarian Forum. tacle offered by the Drama Theater of Nakhchivan. The Baku city tour presented a capital that unites perfectly high tech buildings and the splendors of the old city and had included a visit to Shirvanshah palace, Azeri national television and medieval citadel. Professor Dr. Anton Caragea had stated in a television interview for National Azeri Channel that: Baku is today a symbol metropolis that is respecting the past and building a powerful megalopolis in line with XXI century requirements and magnificent located on shores of Caspian Sea. The visit to Azerbaijan was held between 30 October and 4 November 2013 and was inscribed in the bilateral expressed desire to develop the strategic partnership and in order to better appreciate the cultural, economic and civilization model offered by azeri society.
Professor Dr. Anton Caragea inaugurating Ordubad City Museum in Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic of Azerbaijan.
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Anton Caragea, Director of Institute of International Relations and Economic Cooperation, had accepted to give his high patronage to the event of 23 October 2013. This decision comes in appreciation of the role played by EXOTIQUE and Mrs. Pusa Hack in promoting the cultural relations between Romania and Extreme Orient, in presenting the Asian cultural magic and in promoting in Romania the image of country`s such as: India, Korea, China, Laos, Malaysia, Philippines etc.″
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EXOTIQUE ART BRAND IS CELEBRATING 10 YEARS OF EXISTENCE On 23 October 2013, EXOTIQUE, the leading art and furniture provider importer from Far East to Romania will celebrate his ten years in existence. During this period, EXOTIQUE has managed to present to Romanian public in premiere the art and crafts of Indonesia, Malaysia, Korea, Laos and traditions of China and India, being in the vanguard of interior design and art in Romania. The EXOTIQUE success in educating the consumer and in opening new cultural horizons by bringing the magic of Asia in the houses of many Romanians was acknowledged in this period by receiving the title of royal supplier for Romanian Royal Court and official partner of Romanian public diplomacy for 2010. Professor Dr. Anton Caragea, Director of Institute of International Relations and Economic Cooperation, had accepted to give his high patronage to the event of 23 October 2013. This decision comes in appreciation of the role played by EXOTIQUE and Mrs. Pusa Hack in promoting the cultural relations between Romania and Extreme Orient, in presenting the Asian cultural magic and in promoting in Romania the image of country`s such as: India, Korea, China, Laos, Malaysia, Philippines etc. On 20 October 2013, Mrs. Pusa Hack, EXOTIQUE brand owner and Professor Dr. Anton Caragea visited the EXOTIQUE art showroom, where the ten year party anniversary will be held and analyzed the unique products that will be displayed on this occasion.
Professor Dr. Anton Caragea is presented with a morocco ceremonial sword by Mrs. Pusa Hack Mrs. Pusa Hack took the opportunity to present the for continuing defense of Romanian highlights of 2014 furniture fashion trends, based on industrial style. The industrial style, the trend of image abroad.
the year, combines metal and natural wood and is functioning perfect in traditional or contemporary settings.
Unique art objects that are combining old sheesham wood in furniture with camel skin and textile decorated with old brands (army, industrial, French empire or English style etc.) are also part of the trend. Professor Dr. Anton Caragea had admired the exhibition art crafts, the high class and extraordinary taste and value of the objects presented by Mrs. Pusa Hack stating that: today EXOTIQUE is an art and furniture trend setter and that Mrs. Pusa Hack deserves to be recognized as a true ambassador of dialogue of civilizations by putting together in an harmonious dialogue the art and civilization of the entire Asian continent. The event of 23 October 2013 will herald the EXOTIQUE style based on beauty and high class and will benefit from the presence of members of Romanian Parliament and Government and of diplomatic corps accredited in Romania in a moment that will combine a full open day with surprise visits, products sampling, oriental art presentations and a spectacular raffle.
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23 OCTOBER 2013– EXOTIQUE ART EXHIBITION. UNITING EUROPE AND ASIA
″ In an ample and
unique event and benefiting by the presence of diplomatic community, of parliamentary and governmental representatives, EXOTIQUE and his brand creator Pusa Hack celebrated ten years of activity on Romanian market.
The extravaganza has also being attended by an impressive number of media stars, actors, high ranking business people and first rank members of Romanian cultural elite.″
In an ample and unique event and benefiting by the presence of diplomatic community, of parliamentary and governmental representatives, EXOTIQUE and his brand creator Pusa Hack celebrated ten years of activity on Romanian market. The extravaganza has also being attended by an impressive number of media stars, actors, high ranking business people and first rank members of Romanian cultural elite. In his welcoming remarks, the EXOTIQUE brand owner had express his gratitude towards all those present that supported here efforts in combining the beauties of Asia with the interest in culture, civilization and high class oriental furniture of Romanians. This outstanding efforts spanning over a decade was made possible only by support from exceptional people that invested time in energy in helping me build EXOTIQUE brand and bringing the magic of the East in the homes and parlors of each and every Romanian. I will be happy when each Romanian will have in his dwelling something to make him remember Asia, from Chinese pagodas to Lao temples or to mosques minarets, a huge world is waiting to be discovered concluded Mrs. Pusa Hack. In thunderous cheers of the assistance an embrace and a thanking was address to Professor Dr. Anton Caragea, Director of Institute of International Relations and Economic Cooperation, who offered his high patronage to the anniversary event. Professor Dr. Anton Caragea, Director of Institute of International Relations and Economic Cooperation had express his thanks to Mrs. Pusa Hack for the extraordinary cooperation extended these ten years in promoting the oriental cultures. From Philippines to Middle east and from Central Asia to China, Mrs. Pusa Hack has brought the marvels of Asia to Romania and made us travel in EXOTIQUE places far and wide and has acted as a true ambassador of Romania in Asia and of Asia to Romania, as a true representative of Romanian public diplomacy, concluded Professor dr. Anton Caragea, declaring that the anniversary ceremony are opened. A message from parliamentarians attending the ceremony was the read out by senator Ionel Agrigoroaei, President of Parliamentary Initiative Friendship Groups with United Arab Emirates and Laos that underlined that: thanks to exertions by Mrs. Pusa Hack we can witness today everything that Asia is cherishing and is having more special in EXOTIQUE art gallery: traditions, a way of life and understanding the cultures of Asia is what Mrs. Pusa Hack is offering to us. Not only furniture or art objects but a lesson of life, of oriental authenticity in the heart of Romania. Finally I want to wish only success to Mrs. Pusa Hack, EXOTIQUE brand owner in here mission to bring closer Asia and Romania and to address high praise to professor Dr. Anton Caragea, Director of Institute of International relations and Economic Cooperation by organizing this magnificent exhibition and anniversary. Other laudatory speeches where held by President of Romania-Laos Business Council, artist, television presenters, admired national singers, all pensioned by the EXOTIQUE style and in awe at the treasures offered unselfishly by Mrs. Pusa Hack to beautiful furniture addicts. The pleasant atmosphere, raffles and outstanding setting carved from 1001 nights story in the EXOTIQUE gallery made the anniversary to last all night.
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THE FARM is a new line of products that is combining the care for consumer health with attention paid to the nutrients and marking two decisive advantages that will catapult here in the first line of natural products manufactures: land and peoples. DIRECT FROM THE FARM products are taking full advantages from the high quality soil from Vrancea-Panciu region.″
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A NEW PARTNER FOR ROMANIAN IMAGE ABROAD: DIRECT FROM THE FARM (DIRECT DE LA FERMA) Did you know that according to scientific research, more than 75% of diseases could be easily avoided by having a healthy, normal dietary life, based on natural ingredients? More and more often is asserted that in XXI century the main problem for humanity will no longer be the search for food or hunger confrontation, as it was until now but insuring food quality. In other words: the question will no longer be how we obtain our food, but WHAT WE EAT? Fortunately the Romanian buyer starts to have the opportunity to select natural based products, respecting old production recopies and offering a true treasure of vitamins and nutrients. DIRECT FROM THE FARM is a new line of products that is combining the care for consumer health with attention paid to the nutrients and marking two decisive advantages that will catapult here in the first line of natural products manufactures: land and peoples. DIRECT FROM THE FARM products are taking full advantages from the high quality soil from Vrancea-Panciu region. The land of the region is benefiting from a perfect combination of humidity and solar exposure for more than half of the year, all encompassing a hill inclination that is allowing the accumulation of solar energy and a soil of best possible quality, un-exhausted and full of valuable minerals for human body. The high quality of the land is insuring a high quality of the products and the manufacturing methods are wisely choose as to insure preservation of the vitamins and minerals in order to insure you a healthy, nutrient food. As I was saying not only the land is blessed but also the peoples behind DIRECT FROM THE FARM are contributing to the success of this food production line. The managerial team is lead by the astute Daniel Guzu, a man who knows the life values and knows that in order to gain you need to invest first in the health and well being of your family, and wellness can be maintained only by healthy food. I was always interested in healthy food and so I come back to the village where I was born: Tifesti-Panciu vineyard-with the idea to establish a small plantation for me and my family. Afterwards I discovered that more and more people are searching for a healthy food and my passion overcome the stage of just a hobby. Today on the valleys of Vrancea Mountains I supervise 150 hectares of vineyard and 80 hectares of orchard. This plantation is equipped with a platform to use all the products of the orchard and all the fruits are either consumed fresh or transformed in juice or vinegar. From grapes we are creating wines, jams and juices. For fruits we have build a storage facility with controlled atmosphere that is keeping the fruits fresh all year long. Here also we are manufacturing our jams, pulp extracts and vinegar preservatives free and with not added sugar. The chemical additives are reduced to the minimum in plants development and are untraceable in the fruits analyses. I consume this products me and my family. My children’s are enjoying the fruits and juices produced at DIRECT FROM THE FARM-Daniel Guzu. Today we are presenting to the consumers a large variety of products that encompass: jams, juices, fruits and compote all natural and DIRECT FROM THE FARM. DIRECT FROM THE FARM had become a name that cannot be replaced or bypass by the quality and good taste connoisseurs of Romania. We must not forget the old and wise saying of our forefathers: you are what you are eating, if we are eating healthy food we will be healthy. Let’s all taste the healthy products from DIRECT FROM THE FARM.
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Direct from the Farm (Direct de la ferma) -official partner of Institute of international Relations and Economic Cooperation for 2014
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CITY OF IASI IS INSCRIBED IN “DISCOVER ROMANIA”: PROGRAM FOR DIPLOMATIC TRIPS
″ Between 12 to 15
September 2013 at the invitation of Senator Ionel Agrigoroaei, Professor Dr. Anton Caragea, Director of Institute of International Relations and Economic Cooperation (IRICE) has visited the Iasi county in order to analyze the economic, tourist and investment opportunities of the region in order to evaluate the inclusion of Iasi city into the diplomatic program of IRICE: Discover Romania! ″
Between 12 to 15 September 2013 at the invitation of Senator Ionel Agrigoroaei, Professor Dr. Anton Caragea, Director of Institute of International Relations and Economic Cooperation (IRICE) has visited the Iasi county in order to analyze the economic, tourist and investment opportunities of the region in order to evaluate the inclusion of Iasi city into the diplomatic program of IRICE: Discover Romania! Senator Ionel Agrigoroaei City of Iasi has a strong advantage in world of today: the has highlighted the enorcultural monuments such as CETATUIA ( Stronghold) mous agricultural, indusMonastery. trial and economic opportunities of the capital of Moldavia region in countless official meetings held in Bucharest with the representatives of the diplomatic corps creating an impressive PR campaign in the benefit of Iasi County in the diplomatic community. In order to capitalize on this interest growing interest of foreign investors, senator Ionel Agrigoroaei had presented the candidature of the region to Professor Dr. Anton Caragea-IRICE Director asking him to offer his patronage to an ambassadors delegation interested in researching regional opportunities in order to reshuffle the economic profile of Iasi. In the last span of time IRICE had organized diplomatic visits in areas such Dobrovat Monastery: a rare example of Moldavian art. as: Bucovina, Maramures, Hunedoara-Hateg, Danube Delta etc. the visit having as visible economic results. Interested in promoting the development of Iasi region, senator Ionel Agrigoroaei had ask for his region to be included in this diplomatic visits itinerary, felicitous for economic attractiveness and notoriety of the region. During his opportunity assessment visit Professor Dr. Anton Caragea had visited landmark historical and cultural monuments of the region such as: Galata Monastery, Frumoasa
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″ The city of Iasi as is
presented by Senator Ionel Agrigoroaei is an opportunity that can not be overlook by diplomatic community, concluded the Chairman of Institute of International Relations and Economic Cooperation.
In the concluding remarks of his visit Professor Dr. Anton Caragea had assessed the regional potential as a powerful driving force for local development .″
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CITY OF IASI IS INSCRIBED IN “DISCOVER ROMANIA”: PROGRAM FOR DIPLOMATIC TRIPS (Beautiful) Monastery, Dobrovat Monastery –UNESCO heritage site, Cetatuia (Stronghold) Monastery, Union Palace, Trei Ierarhi, The Metropolitan Church etc. The visit also encompassed assessments of economic centers of the region and also TV interviews at the main TV channels of the region: TV Life and Digi TV. In the concluding remarks of his visit, Professor Dr. Anton Caragea had assessed the regional potential as a powerful driving force for local development and underlined that the only chance for Iasi is represented by the efforts for international integration promoted by Senator Ionel Agrigoroaei.
Frumoasa Monastery: a special expression of baroque art in Moldavia Principality .
The city of Iasi as is presented by Senator Ionel Agrigoroaei is an opportunity that can not be overlook by diplomatic community, concluded the Chairman of Institute of International Relations and Economic Cooperation.
Trei Ierarhi: the center of Iasi.
Hotel Traian: in the modern center of Iasi.
The Unity Palace: location for last rulers of Moldavia
The symbol of Moldavian architectural style: Golia Monastery of Petru Schiopu
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THE OPENING OF ROMANIA-LAOS PDR BUSINESS COUNCIL
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2013 the official inauguration ceremony for Romania-Laos Business Council was held in the presence of the diplomatic community accredited to Romania, of members of Parliamentary Friendship Group between Romania and Laos and included also many members of Romanian Senate, Chamber of Deputies and Romanian Government.″
On 11 September 2013 the official inauguration ceremony for Romania-Laos Business Council was held in the presence of the diplomatic community accredited to Romania, of members of Parliamentary Friendship Group between Romania and Laos and included also many members of Romanian Senate, Chamber of Deputies and Romanian Government.
Opening of Romania-Laos Business Council ( from left to right): Professor Dr. Anton Caragea-IRICE Director, Senator Ionel Agrigoroaei-Chairman of Romania-Laos Parliamentary Group, Senator Vasilica Miron – Vice-Chairman of Romania-Laos Parliamentary Group , Mr. Mihai Prundianu-President of Romania-Laos Business Council, senator Dan Ionita member of Romania-Laos Parliamentary Group. The ceremony was opened by Professor Dr. Anton Caragea, Institute of International Relations and Economic Cooperation Chairman by a short speech underlining that: “by the inauguration of Romania-Laos Business Council, the first institutionalized cooperation bridge is opened between our country and South East Asia”. His Excellency Professor Dr. Anton Caragea had The who`s who of Romanian society and diplomatic life emphasize moreover the attended the opening ceremony of ROMANIA-LAOS BUSINESS fact that as a future task: COUNCIL. “the Romania-Laos Business Council must support the activity of the business people interested in economic recovery and in the presence of Romanian assets and goods on the future markets of Asia. We hope that the Romanian – Laotian initiative shall be a pole of attractiveness and example for states from South East Asia to discover and choose Romanian products”.
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″ In the central
moment of ceremony and surrounded by thunderous applause, Professor Dr. Anton Caragea had introduced to the public the new President of the Romania-Laos Business Council: Mr. Mihai Prundianu.
Professor Dr. Anton Caragea had mark in his presentation the personality and important role played by Mr. Mihai Prundianu in reorganizing Romanian economy .″
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THE OPENING OF ROMANIA-LAOS PDR BUSINESS COUNCIL In his opening remarks the President of Romania-Laos Parliamentary Friendship Group, senator Ionel Agrigoroaei highlighted the fact that: “Laos does not represent our main diplomatic and political partner in the region, but it also has the potential to quickly become an attraction pole for the Romanian investors and for our assets, taking into account in our bilateral relation the memories we have in over 30 years of fructuous cooperation, before 1989. Undoubtedly, it is the time to recover the markets we abandoned so quickly after 1989, which led to the decrease of the economic production and unemployment. By its central position, Laos can become the center of activity and export springboard for South East Asia states, which makes the today’s event more important and representative”, concluded Senator Ionel Agrigoroaei. On the same line where also the remarks made by Senator Vasilica Steliana Miron, Vice-President of Romania-Laos Parliamentary Friendship Group who made the point that: “Laos has quickly become the most important diplomatic partner of our country in the region and it is becoming an increasing economic presence and a realm of potential with a similar history”. In the central moment of ceremony and surrounded by thunderous applause Professor Dr. Anton Caragea had introduced to the public the new President of the Romania-Laos Business Council: Mr. Mihai Prundianu. Professor Dr. Anton Caragea had mark in his presentation the personality and important role played by Mr. Mihai Prundianu in reorganizing Romanian economy President of Romania-Laos underlining that from today the ROMANIAN-LAOS Parliamentary Friendship Group, BUSINESS COUNCIL will, benefit from the invaluable senator Ionel Agrigoroaei. knowledge of the area, gained in countless missions in Southeast Asia by Mr. Prundianu. In his key-note speech the President of Romania-Laos Business Council-Mihai Prundianu presented the relevance of the new institution in the economic and diplomatic environment: “Laos, by its strategic position on the center of Indochina peninsula, represents the ideal location for economic activities, in order to spread the Romanian goods and technology in the entire area. The symbolical cooperation bridge Vientiane – Bucharest which is being opened today in order to encourage investments and economic activities, will be beneficial for the entire area.
Senator Vasilica Steliana Miron, Vice-President of Romania-Laos The big projects launched by the Laotian government, Parliamentary Friendship Group among which I would like to mention the Indochina
highway, which connects Bangkok to southern China, the chain of power stations along Mekong river, agricultural terracing works and land improvement and the increase of the tourist potential are only a few of the areas where the Romanian expertise can have a word to say”, concluded the new President of Romania-
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THE OPENING OF ROMANIA-LAOS PDR BUSINESS COUNCIL Laos Business Council. In unanimity, the personalities presented at the venue of Romanian-Laos Business Council appreciated the event as an impressive success for Romanian economic diplomacy, as it is opening the gates of South-East Asia for Romanian products for the first time in the last twenty years.
″ In unanimity ,the
personalities presented at the venue of RomanianLaos Business Council appreciated the event as an impressive success for Romanian economic diplomacy as it is opening the gates of South-East Asia for Romanian products for the first time in the last twenty years. ″
President of Romania-Laos Business Council-Mihai Prundianu.
Among the over 100 personalities of economic and diplomatic life present at the event our photographs highlighted just a few:
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Italian economic delegation comprised by representatives of ENEL, Italian Financial Group and Italian Chamber of Commerce
H.E. Armenian Ambassador-Hamlet Gasparian , Mr.Bronislav Denev-economic counsellor of Bulgarian Embassys, senator Ionel Agrigoroaei,Mihai Prundianu-President of Romania-Laos Business Council , Professor Dr.Anton Caragea, MA,FINS-Director of IRICE, H.E.Palestine Ambassador-Ahmad Aqel
Academician Mircea Constantinescu, Professor Dr. Anton Caragea MA, FINS-Director of IRICE, Mrs. Pusa Hack-business woman and art collector, senator Ionel Agrigoroaei, senator Marius Coste, Ambasador of Malaysia -Dato`Nik Mustafa , Ambassador of Palestine-Ahmad Aqel, Mihai Prundianu-Chairman of Romania-Laos Business Council, senator Florin Dumitrescu, senator Dan Ionita, senator Marcel Bujor, senator Florinel Dumitrescu, Venezuela`s Ambassador -Victor R.Carazo (from left to right)
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ROMANIA-DPR KOREA PARLIAMENTARY COOPERATION TABLED
″ On 24 September
2013 a delegation of senators and deputies, under the leadership of Professor Dr. Anton Caragea, held a dialogue on the expending diplomatic cooperation between Democratic People’s Republic of Korea and Romania.″
On 24 September 2013 a delegation of senators and deputies, under the leadership of Professor Dr. Anton Caragea, Director of Institute of International Relations and Economic Cooperation held a dialogue on the expending diplomatic cooperation between Democratic People’s Republic of Korea and Romania. Opening the meeting H.E. Kim Son Gyong, Ambassador of Democratic People’s Republic of Korea had made an exhaustive presentation of the economic developments in his country, presented also plans for future economic constructions in his country and of his country cooperation with all the nations of the world and development of inter-parliamentary relations. The discussion where sincere and honest, Romanian parliamentarians showing their interest in economic, cultural and political cooperation between Romania and DPR Korea. A special accent was placed on the historical bases of the relations between our countries as a base for future development of the amicable friendship between the two nations. A special banquet was offered in the honor of the Romanian delegation in conclusion of the meeting.
ROMANIA-SAUDI ARABIA: OPPORTUNITIES FOR COOPERATION
″ On 10 June, 2013 a
friendly and cooperation meeting between Prof. Dr. Anton Caragea, Director of Institute of International Relations and Economic Cooperation and H.E. Abdulrahman Al Rassi, Ambassador of Kingdom of Saudi
Arabia had taken place.″
On 10 June, 2013 a friendly and cooperation meeting between Prof. Dr. Anton Caragea, Director of Institute of International Relations and Economic Cooperation and H.E. Abdulrahman Al Rassi, Ambassador of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia had taken place. Prof. Dr. Anton Caragea expressed his amicable fillings and friendly interest towards the recent evolution`s in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The Kingdom is playing an instrumental role in promoting cultural and economic development in the Middle East area. Also Romania is witnessing with sympathy and interest the latest evolution from Saudi Arabia, including the government measures for consolidating the economic development and creating a diversified economy and the decision to foster social inclusion and cultural development in the Kingdom. H.E. Ambassador Abdulrahman Al Rassi had express his appreciation for the encouragements received and for the amicable atmosphere registered amongst Romanian people towards the culture and civilization of Saudi Arabia. Between the two nations there is an ample desire for information and cooperation and to amplify the bilateral relation stated Ambassador Abdulrahman Al Rassi. On this solid foundation we can consider an extension of the cultural dimension of bilateral relation and in building new bridges of dialogue between Romania and Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The parties had appreciated that between Romanian and Kingdom of Saudi Arabia there are large area of common interests, designed to forge a good understanding between the two nations.
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the bilateral dialogue with Iraq was exceptional in amplitude, seriousness and efficacy and this bilateral long term commitment it constitutes an obligation for both of the countries to continue building this framework of dialogue and friendship. H.E. Omer Berzinji had expressed his appreciation for the encouragement`s offered by Prof. Dr. Anton Caragea and had stated that the vision of a economic, politic and cultural special relationship between Romanian and Iraq is a mutual shared vision.″
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ROMANIAN-IRAQI STRATEGIC FRIENDSHIP REASSERTED On 5 July 2013 the taking office, protocol meeting, between Prof. Dr. Anton Caragea, Director of Institute of International Relations and Economic Cooperation and H.E. Omer Berzinji, Ambassador of Republic of Iraq, had taken place. Prof. Dr. Anton Caragea express his heart felted congratulation on the occasion of beginning of mandate of H.E. Omer Berzinji and stated that Iraq was and it will always be considered a strong ally and friend of Romania in the Middle East region and expressing the view that we have all the unmistakable signs of a successful strategic Friendly meeting, between Prof.Dr.Anton Caragea, Director of friendship. Institute of International Relations and Economic Cooperation In his speech Professor and H.E. Omer Berzinji, Ambassador of Republic of Iraq Dr.Anton Caragea had appreciated that between Romanian and Iraq we are witnessing a large area of common interests such as: strong, constant developing and stable economic relations, an open and substantial political dialogue and a common sentiment of brotherhood. All this elements are destined to forge a good understanding between the two nations. The Romania-Iraq relationship must be an example of constructing strong relation between Romania and Middle East region. In the last decade the bilateral dialogue with Iraq was exceptional in amplitude, seriousness and efficacy and this bilateral long term commitment it constitutes an obligation for both of the countries to continue building this framework of dialogue and friendship. H.E. Omer Berzinji had expressed his appreciation for the encouragement`s offered by Prof. Dr. Anton Caragea and had stated that the vision of a economic, politic and cultural special relationship between Romanian and Iraq is a mutual shared vision. Iraq is constructing today and open and all inclusive society, based on dialogue and democratic values and also a strong economy that needs Romanian support in technologies, goods and investments, in a win-win relations concluded H.E.Ambassador Omer Berzinji. The dialogue had continued on concrete aspects and analyses of economic, political and cultural bilateral relations and on ways of fostering this dialogue on to the future. Concrete actions on increasing Romanian people awareness on Iraq continuing development and on economic opportunities, promoting the bilateral relation and especially marking festive the 50 years celebration of bilateral diplomatic relations where discuss and established, transforming the year 2013 in IRAQ IN ROMANIA. The amicable discussion marked also an evaluation of present day cultural debates in Islamic world, from the role of democracy and interH.E. Omer Berzinji, Ambassador of cultural dialogue in Islam and the dialogue beRepublic of Iraq reads the ROMANIAN tween Middle East and Europe where also themes DIPLOMATIC BULLETIN. tabled at the meeting. The dialogue led the foundations of a successful diplomatic mandate and offered the solutions necessary to foster in the near future the relations between Romanian and Iraq and constitutes a promise to continue a successful direction on Romanian diplomatic action.
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″ On 9 July 2013 the
taking office, protocol meeting, between Prof. Dr. Anton Caragea, Director of Institute of International Relations and Economic Cooperation and H.E. Mohamed Eltayeb Gasmalla, Ambassador of Republic of Sudan, had taken place.″
″ On 11 July 2013,
the protocol and presentation meeting between Prof. Dr. Anton Caragea, Director of Institute of International Relations and Economic Cooperation and H.E. Rana Mokaddem, Ambassador of Lebanon in Romania had taken place.″
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ROMANIA-SUDAN: HOPES FOR FUTURE COOPERATION On 9 July 2013 the taking office, protocol meeting, between Prof. Dr. Anton Caragea, Director of Institute of International Relations and Economic Cooperation and H.E. Mohamed Eltayeb Gasmalla, Ambassador of Republic of Sudan, had taken place. Prof. Dr. Anton Caragea express his heart felted congratulation on the occasion of beginning of mandate of H.E. Mohamed Eltayeb Gasmalla and stated that Sudan has the potential to be the main trading partner for Romania in the North Africa area. Professor Dr. Anton Caragea had also appreciated that between Romanian and Sudan there are large areas of common interests such as: oil exploitation, land improvement operation, education and an open and substantial political dialogue. If in the last time the bilateral dialogue had stagnated now we have to overcome this situation and search for new cooperation horizons. H.E. Mohamed Eltayeb Gasmalla had expressed his appreciation for the encouragement`s offered by Prof. Dr. Anton Caragea and had stated that the Sudanese assessment is similar: the development of the bilateral relation with Romania and the expansion of bilateral cooperation is welcomed and a priority in his mandate. The dialogue had continued on concrete aspects and analyses of economic, political and cultural bilateral relations and on ways of fostering this dialogue on to the future. The dialogue led the foundations of a successful diplomatic mandate and charted the ways for a rapid growing bilateral relation.
ROMANIA-LEBANON: HOPES FOR FUTURE COOPERATION On 11 July 2013, the taking office protocol and presentation meeting between Prof. Dr. Anton Caragea, Director of Institute of International Relations and Economic Cooperation and H.E. Rana Mokaddem, Ambassador of Lebanon in Romania had taken place. Prof.Dr.Anton Caragea express his heart felted congratulation on the occasion of beginning of mandate of Mrs. Rana Mokaddem, and presented an overhaul look to the bilateral relation and the need for further development in cultural, economic and political cooperation between the two nations. Now it is an auspicious moment for reconstructing and rebuilding the framework of dialogue and friendship between Romania and Lebanon, as the level of bilateral expectations is great and the political and economic will for such an improvement is clearly marked. H.E. Rana Mokaddem had expressed his satisfaction and appreciation for the encouragement`s offered by Prof.Dr.Anton Caragea and had stated that the Lebanese vision is similar: Lebanon must become a strong partner for Romania in the Middle East in fields of economic, cultural and politic cooperation. The dialogue had continued on exploring concrete sphere of economic activity interesting for both countries. During the meeting where tabled also different aspects and analyses of economic, political and cultural bilateral relations and on ways of fostering this dialogue on to the future.
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″ On 8 July 2013 the
taking office protocol meeting between Prof. Dr. Anton Caragea, Director of Institute of International Relations and Economic Cooperation and H.E. Victor R.Carazo, Ambassador of Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela had taken place. ″ ″ On 14 November
2013 a friendly and cooperation meeting between Prof. dr. Anton Caragea, Director of Institute of International Relations and Economic Cooperation and H.E. Mrs. Nieves Ileana Hernandez Portales , Ambassador of Republic of Cuba had taken place. place. ″
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ROMANIA-VENEZUELA: A CONTINUING FRIENDSHIP On 8 July 2013 the taking office protocol meeting between Prof. Dr. Anton Caragea, Director of Institute of International Relations and Economic Cooperation and H.E. Victor R.Carazo, Ambassador of Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela had taken place. Prof. Dr. Anton Caragea express his heartfealted congratulation on the occasion of beginning of mandate of H.E. Victor R.Carazo, appreciating that between Romanian and Venezuela there is a large area of common interests , designed to forge a good understanding between the two nations . The Romania- Venezuela relationship must be an example for a better relation between Romania and Latin America. If in the last decade the bilateral dialogue with this area was faltering, in the last period this become once again active and now it is an auspicious moment for reconstructing and rebuilding this framework of dialogue and friendship. H.E. Mr. Victor R.Carazo had expressed here appreciation for the encouragement`s offered by Prof.Dr.Anton Caragea and had stated that the vision of a economic, politic and cultural special relationship between Romanian and Venezuela is a shared vision. The dialogue had continued on concrete aspects and analyses of economic, political and cultural bilateral relations and on ways of fostering this dialogue on to the future. The dialogue led the foundations of a successful diplomatic mandate and fostering the relations between Romanian and Venezuela and constitutes a promise for re-launching a Romanian diplomatic action towards Latin America in the nearest future.
ROMANIA-CUBAN COOPERATION DISCUSSED On 14 November 2013 a friendly and cooperation meeting between Prof. dr. Anton Caragea, Director of Institute of International Relations and Economic Cooperation and H.E. Mrs. Nieves Ileana Hernandez Portales , Ambassador of Republic of Cuba had taken place. Prof. dr. Anton Caragea express his amicable fillings and friendly interest towards the recent evolution`s in Cuba, that are consolidating Cuba`s economic development, open society and are creating a sense of perfect unity between the people of Cuba and the government. Cuba`s revolutionary transition under Commander Fidel Castro supervision and President Raul Castro guidance is witnessed with sympathy and interest in Romania, emphasized Prof. Dr. Anton Caragea . H.E. Ambassador Nieves Ileana Hernandez Portales presented the latest achievements in bilateral relations : the necessity to open a bilateral chamber of commerce, developing cultural relations and building new bridges of understanding between Romania and Cuba. The parties had appreciated that between Romanian and Cuba there are large area of common interests , designed to forge a good understanding between the two nations . The Romania- Cuba relationship must be an example for a better relation between Romania and Latin America . If in the last decade the bilateral dialogue with this area was faltering, now it is a auspicious moment for reconstructing and rebuilding this framework of dialogue and friendship. The dialogue had continued on concrete aspects and analyses of economic, political and cultural bilateral relations and on ways of fostering this dialogue on to the future .
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″ In his allocution to
Baku International Humanitarian Forum –2013, Professor Dr. Anton Caragea, underlined the fact that : the only cure for world economic crisis is a global debate, that will replace the philosophical fundaments of XVIII century, with the imperatives of XXI century: an ecological civilization, relinquishing the capitalist economic paradigm and replacing it with sustainable development and ousting profit as the symbol of global economic assessment and replacing it by social utility.″
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ECOLOGICAL CIVILIZATION: THE GOAL OF MANKIND IN XXI CENTURY BY PROF. DR. ANTON CARAGEA, MA, FINS, EDA In the last period of time, a new concept had arise in the framework of international policy and of environmental action: the idea of an ecological civilization, understood as a complex economic, cultural and social structure that is insuring the future of global and sustainable development, in accordance with the laws and necessities of nature. In today world the emphasis must be on building a new society structure, based on the values of ecological civilization. From a historical point of view, we can appreciate that we are leaving a turning point in the development of human society. This moment can be only compared with the end of medieval age and the beginning of the industrial and modern period of human society, a period that involved a profound transformation in society, politics and economy.
Professor Dr. Anton Caragea presents the manifesto for XXI century world during: BAKU INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN FORUM 2013 Today we are living a similar period of world crisis and transformation. This is involving a tremendous economic crisis, spanning now for more that six years, a crisis that it will continue for at least five to ten more years and is re-shaping economic climate, business environment and is creating poverty, inflation and promoting striking inequality and exploitation all around the world. Present day economic crisis, is proving that the XVII century economic model of capitalist and profit based economy is exhausted and is not creating wealth and prosperity but poverty, underdevelopment and crisis on a world scale . The crisis that we are experiencing now is deeper than just the economic factor, it is also rapidly becoming an environmental disaster at planetary scale. The economic and civilization model in use today in the western world, becomes unsustainable: the resources are depleting in a rhythm unknown in history, the pollution is exacerbating and the economic cost of the environmental changes and climate changes is unfathomable. Confronted by the failure of today economic system (based on inequality, quagmire poverty, the abnormal cost of consumer based society etc.) and the natural patrimony destruction by exploitation and pollution, all factors converge to make this model un-economic, un-ethical and un-sustainable. The consumerist based society and vision of a future, in which we can spend and destroy everything for the sake of profit, is based on a failed policy and vision that is undermining
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″ The crisis that we
are experiencing now is deeper than just the economic factor, it is also rapidly becoming an environmental disaster at planetary scale. The economic and civilization model in use today in the western world, becomes unsustainable: the resources are depleting in a rhythm unknown in history, the pollution is exacerbating and the economic cost of the environmental changes and climate changes is unfathomable.″
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ECOLOGICAL CIVILIZATION: THE GOAL OF MANKIND IN XXI CENTURY BY PROF. DR. ANTON CARAGEA, MA, FINS, EDA the future of human society. The economic crisis has broken down from the rostrum of philosophical ideas the concept of eternal development and never ending consumerism. The ecological crisis is spelling clearly the end of another dream (of inexhaustible natural resources and non-value of nature) and is emphasizing the fact that: the collapse of the present civilization model is putting under question the future of human specie. I must also emphasize that by today the ecological crisis is rapidly becoming an emergency in tackling, because of the high risk involved in the environmental damage and the resources exhausting. Solving this issues: safeguarding the resources and the environment becomes economically inefficient and unsustainable for today civilization model based solely on profit as supreme value. Converting human society towards an ecological civilization is therefore logical and necessary in order to adapt the XXI century society to the challenges and transformations of our time. The philosophical solutions of XVII century are no longer feasible in today economic and political climate. As any new concept, the theory of an ecological civilization is yet to be properly determined, but there are some key issues that need to be analyzed: Ecological civilization: a national goal or an international target?
Professor Anton Caragea PhD, MA, FINS congratulated by the Turkmenistan delegation to Baku International Humanitarian Forum 2013
More and more country’s are starting adopting and pioneering the concept of Ecological civilization (in 2007 Communist Party of China leader –Hu Jintao even press for adopting ecological civilization as a national objective in Peoples Republic of China and present day President Xi Jinping ask United Nations to register this concept along sustainable development ) we must draw a fine line between the implementation of the concept of Ecological Civilization (E.C) in the national economy and development plans and adopting as an international target.
Already United Nations Development Program adopted Chinese report on China Sustainable Development Report 2013 – the road to ecological civilization: the next decade, as an UNDP international document and started elaborating future policies on this document. From this first steps is starting the first necessity in elaborating and implementing the concept of Ecological Civilization. To this extent we can use the road map, already drafted for Millennium Development Goals and start incorporating the basic principles of ecological civilization into national documents in the same time as elaborating them as international documents. We must clearly state that: all thou the national actor’s role in implementing Ecological civilization on a world scale is prominent, solely promoting the inclusion into national agenda will not suffice. Only accepting Ecological Civilization as a long term, mandatory goal of the international community can offer chances to success in implementing this society model on a world scale.
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ECOLOGICAL CIVILIZATION: THE GOAL OF MANKIND IN XXI CENTURY BY PROF. DR. ANTON CARAGEA, MA, FINS, EDA
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foster the dialogue and the acceptance of the concept of ecological civilization (E.C.) this must be amalgamated as an index (similar to human development index) in ranking countries international stature and success. All the countries must be evaluated in their contribution in implementing the E.C. model in their economy and society and also in appraising their role in attaining this aim on international level.″
The role of diplomacy in promoting ecological civilization concept. The promotion and international presentation of the ecological civilization paradigm is a task that can be entrusted to international diplomacy. In order to rapidly foster the dialogue and the acceptance of the concept of ecological civilization (E.C.) this must be amalgamated as an index (similar to human development index) in ranking countries international stature and success. All the countries must be evaluated in their contribution in implementing the E.C. model in their economy and society and also in appraising their role in attaining this aim on international level. Ecological Civilization must be introduced as a part of international law by becoming part of the international treaty system, being a starting point for regional, trans-national and global and continental cooperation ( and also used in bilateral agreements between national and international company, NGO and cultural entities etc.-on the framework of cooperation carved for Millennium Development Goals ). In 1997, United States proposed a Forum of Democracy, in promoting the values of indirect democracy world wide. This initiative has failed in the mean time as indirect democracy is considered inadequate by more and more countries, but the idea must not be forfeit. A similar Forum for Ecological Civilization, used by the nations and institution that understand their global responsibility, can be used to foster connection and promote the practical measures to achieve the goal of ecological civilization. The international assistance budgets must be converted in budgets for ecological civilization development. Instead of being awarded and placed for political agenda issues, on debatable criteria, there must be used solely for projects that are in conformity with sustainable development criteria and agenda. The contribution of all nations to international peace and security and development must be based on the contribution to promote an ecological friendly civilization. This also must be based on the contribution of United Nation and their relief and specialized agencies and also of economic world entities (such International Monetary Fund and World Bank) in implementing ecological civilization specific agendas. Initiating a global and world wide level debate it is another urgency . This debate will be centered on economical agents and on the necessity of promoting the agenda of ecological civilization as the only rational and economic sound investment, based on concepts like: green economy, sustainable profit and updating economical mechanisms to the provocation of XXI century environmental cost. Building an ecological civilization involves a change in the economic society matrix that has proven to be unreliable and inefficient and unproductive. Today economic matrix ( that is disregarding the long term impact on environment) has proven to be inefficient, cost-ineffective and promoting under-development on a world level and promoting inequity and inequality between nations, regions and economical classes , creating un-sound disparities and provoking havoc in economy and world environment. This situation must mark clearly that the ecological civilization is not a trend or an intellectual fashion, but must evolve in being a society model responsive to the necessities of XXI century.
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