The Government of Romania announces with deep regret the passing of Mr. Ion Iliescu, former President of Romania. We convey our sincere condolences to his family and all those close to him.

Honoured to be received by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський in Kyiv today. During the meeting I commended the heroism and bravery of the Ukrainian people. I have mentioned the great appreciation of Romania for the peace efforts of Ukraine. Meanwhile Russia is not showing any signs of

During my official visit to Cernăuți, I had constructive and substantive trilateral political consultations with my colleagues, Foreign Ministers 🇺🇦 Andrii Sybiha 🇺🇦 and 🇲🇩 Mihai Popșoi. Thank you, Minister Andrii Sybiha, for hosting the fourth trilateral meeting 🇷🇴-🇲🇩-🇺🇦 in

FAC: On Russian Aggression Against Ukraine My recent visit to Kyiv has once again confirmed that Ukraine🇺🇦, its leaders, and its people are committed to peace. Romania shares this goal as both a neighbor and a EU member🇪🇺, and I reiterated this today in the FAC meeting. The

I have just attended the Coalition of the Willing videocall to coordinate our positions ahead of the bilateral meeting between the US President Donald Trump and the Russian President in Alaska. I emphasized that, for Romania, transatlantic coordination and unity are key. I

The first thematic session of #RADR2025 was dedicated to economic diplomacy and Romania’s accession to the OECD ➡️ Better Policies for Better Lives. I emphasized that economic diplomacy must go beyond statements and connect directly to the needs of the real economy in order to generate tangible results for

At the second thematic session of #RADR2025 – “Our Region in a New Strategic Reality” – I emphasized that Russia’s aggression against Ukraine has profoundly altered the European and Euro-Atlantic security architecture. This cannot be accepted as a “new normal.” Our response:

O mare bucurie să îl avem oaspete la Reuniunea Anuală a Diplomației Române pe ministrul de externe al Republicii Moldova Mihai Popșoi. Dialog consistent cu ministrul de externe Toiu Oana și cu diplomați români. Susținere necondiționată a parcursului european al Moldovei! 🇷🇴🤝🇲🇩

La mulți ani Republicii Moldova, cu prosperitate, securitate, reziliență și toate beneficiile pe care le aduce integrarea în UE! Transmit un gând special către toți moldovenii din Irlanda, iar doamnei Ambasador Jana Costachi îi urez un mandat plin de realizări! 🇹🇩🇲🇩

Always a pleasure to exchange a few words with the minister of foreign affairs Simon Harris TD especially when there is reassurance that our bilateral relationship is given considerable attention at this level and willingness to work closely with Romanian FM Toiu Oana! 🇷🇴🤝🇮🇪

Am discutat astăzi cu doamna Ambasador Jana Costachi despre alegerile pentru Parlamentul Republicii Moldova de duminică 28 septembrie și despre numărul mare de secții de votare care vor fi deschise în Irlanda. Îi încurajez și eu pe cei cu dublă cetățenie 🇷🇴🇲🇩 să participe la vot!

Extremely pleased to welcome at the Romanian Embassy Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration Jim O'Callaghan TD for an insightful and open engagement with the EU Heads of Mission.

Just finished “Unfinished Empire”, the last book by Donnacha Ó Beacháin. A must read for those who need background to Russia’s aggression in Ukraine, and more generally in its “near abroad”. Looking forward to discussing it at the upcoming PSAI annual conference in Galway this weekend!

Back in Wexford for the Opening Night of the WexfordFestivalOpera

Wonderful performance of Verdi’s La Trouvère on the Opening Night of the WexfordFestivalOpera. Lovely to meet again the brain, soul and inspiration behind this annual celebration of music and talent, Musical Director rosetta cucchi!

On my way to Galway, this time as political scientist - to join one of the most interesting roundtables of the annual conference of PSAI. Thank you Donnacha Ó Beacháin for inviting me!

Always a pleasure! We will be back next Sunday for more music and excitement!

And here we are ... after a very lively discussion with Dr Ken McDonagh (on far-right of picture) moderating. Thanks to everyone who came to share their perspectives with us.

Congratulations to Catherine Connoly on her election as President of Ireland. I am looking forward to working together to develop our bilateral and European cooperation, building upon our countries' excellent relations and the links fostered by the Romanian community in Ireland.

Amazing and powerful rendition of Puccini’s Madama Butterfly, a new production of Irish National Opera, with Celine Byrne in the role of Cio-Cio-San. Congratulations to the entire cast and production team, to directors Diego Fasciati and Fergus Sheil, the later also as conductor!