2 December 2022, University of Nicosia
I am particularly pleased for this joint event with which we are taking another step towards further strengthening our relations in all areas with our friend country of Romania.
We warmly welcome the Romanian Deputy Minister Mrs. Diana-Stefana Baciuna and we hope that the relations between our countries will continuously develop for mutual benefit, in line with the objectives we have set in terms of our bilateral cooperation on diaspora issues.
We have completed 62 years of bilateral relations with diplomatic representation at embassy level, and this in itself says a lot in terms of our long-term relations, our political, economic and cultural cooperation.
More than forty-five thousand Romanians in Cyprus make up a vibrant and dynamic diaspora which offers a lot to strengthen and deepen the relations between our two countries. Many Cypriots have graduated from Romanian universities, many have returned to Cyprus, others, including businessmen, have remained in Romania where they are active and contribute to the country's economy.
Our countries are united by historical ties, common values, principles and aspirations. Our relations are far from friendly, we have much in common and we cooperate in all areas.
Tonight's event is organised in the framework of the Cyprus-Romania Memorandum of Understanding on Diaspora Issues. Bands from both countries will dance and sing traditional dances and songs from their respective countries. This will showcase the traditions and culture of the two countries, with the values and customs that characterize them.
Bringing the two peoples closer together, with many actions and events, we attach importance and support especially the young generation, which is our main objective, along with the specific educational programs we promote to support and empower our diaspora.
Bringing the two peoples closer together, with many actions and events, we attach importance and support especially the young generation, which is our main objective along with the specific educational programs we promote to support and empower our diaspora.
We thank the University of Nicosia for providing the Cine Studio for this excellent event as well as the province of Neamt for their presence here in Cyprus.
I congratulate and thank all those who worked for this beautiful event and I wish that the Cyprus-Romania relations will always be strong and be an example of full and sincere cooperation between our peoples in all fields. Special thanks to the artists from Romania from the Floricica de la Munte Group and the artists from Cyprus from the Folklore Club "H Lygeri" FGC Nicosia - Kyrenia for the programme they will present to us.
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