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NEWSLETTER Embassy of Romania in Belgium NEWSLETTER Embassy of Romania in Belgium No 12 October - December 2015 High-level Meeting of the States from Central and Eastern Europe The Embassy of Romania in the Kingdom of Belgium wishes to all its partners, friends of Romania in Belgium andomania Romanians from in Belgium, Belgium a On November 4th, 2015, the President of Romania, H.E. Mr. Klaus Iohannis, hosted in Bucharest the Meeting of the States from Happy New Year and a Central and Eastern Europe. The event has been co-chaired by the prosperous and fulfilling 2016! President of Romania, Mr. Klaus Iohannis, and the President of the Republic of Poland, Mr. Andrzej Duda. The Summit has also been attended by the Presidents of Bulgaria, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Slovakia, Hungary, representatives of the Czech Republic and Deputy Secretary-General of NATO, Mr. Alexander Vershbow. H.E. Mr. Klaus Iohannis, President of Romania, emphasized that “With a common voice, we show our determination and ability to contribute to a consolidated and coherent foreign and security approach that will strengthen the security of our region and our New Government of Romania Alliance. We have a clear view of the strategic challenges that our On November 4, Mr. Alliance faces. The challenging environment from the Black Sea to Victor Ponta resigned as the Baltic Sea brings increased responsibilities to our countries in Prime-minister of the ensuring stability and security. Our responses can only be Government. On coordinated. I am convinced that through our consultations today November 15 the new we will bring our contribution to the efforts aimed at making NATO Government of Romania, more prepared, stronger and more able to respond to the present led by Prime-minister security threats and risks, primarily from the East, but also from the Dacian Cioloș, was sworn South. We equally need to underline here and now the relevance of in. The full list of the enhancing the transatlantic bond, as key to Euro-Atlantic and global Cabinet: security.” (www.presidency.ro) Prime-minister – Dacian Cioloş Vice Prime Minister and Minister of Regional Development and Public Administration – Minister of Foreign Affairs Lazăr Comănescu meets with US Vasile Dîncu Secretary of State John Kerry Vice Prime Minister and Minister of Economy, Commerce and Relations with the Business Environment– Costin Grigore Borc Minister of Foreign Affairs – Lazăr Comănescu Minister of Internal Affairs– Petre Tobă Minister of National Defence– Mihnea Ioan Motoc Minister of Public Finance– Anca Dana Dragu Paliu Minister of Justice– Raluca Alexandra Prună Minister of European Funds – Aura Carmen Răducu Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development – Achim Irimescu Minister of Labour, Family, Social Protection and Elderly – Claudia –Ana Costea Minister of Energy – Victor Vlad Grigorescu On the side of the NATO Ministers of Foreign Affairs Meeting, Minister of Transport– Dan Marian Costescu Minister of Foreign Affairs Lazăr Comănescu met with US Secretary Minister of Environment, Waters and Forests – Cristiana Paşca Palmer of State John Kerry on December 2nd, 2015. Minister of Health– Patriciu-Andrei Achimaş-Cadariu On this occasion, the head of Romanian diplomacy reiterated that Minister of National Education and Scientific Research – Adrian Curaj the relation with the US would remain a pillar of Romanian foreign Minister of Communications and for Information Society – Marius-Raul Bostan and security policy. He underlined the outstanding Romanian- Minister of Culture– Vlad Tudor Alexandrescu American cooperation on political and military issues, highlighting Minister of Youth and Sport – Elisabeta Lipă the interest in enhancing US presence in Romania. Minister for Public Consultation and Civic Dialogue – Victoria-Violeta Alexandru In his turn, US Secretary of State noted that Romania was a Minister – Delegate, Department for Relation with Parliament – Ciprian Bucur responsible and trustworthy Ally, recalling Romania's contributions, Minister – Delegate for Relations with Romanians Abroad– Dan Stoenescu together with the US, to countering terrorism. Moreover, he Head of Prime Minister’s Chancellery – Ioan-Dragoș Tudorache emphasized Romania's role in the region, as a stability factor, including an economic development factor. (www.mae.ro) Romania’s International Agenda Romanian Chairmanship-in-Office of The Organization of The Black Sea Economic Cooperation (BSEC) Starting July 2015, until December 2015, Romania holds the mandate of BSEC Chairmanship-in-Office of The Organization of The Black Sea Economic Cooperation. Romania attaches great importance to regional cooperation and has devoted constant and particular attention to the Black Sea Economic Cooperation Organization. The primary task sought out by the Chairmanship has been to ensure that intergovernmental economic cooperation can bring its due share to the sustainable development of the region and its stability. Under the motto “Building Stability, Enhancing Connectivity”, the Romanian CiO of BSEC has encouraged a constant and constructive dialogue, which is a prerequisite for stability in our complex region. To enhance economic cooperation and development, the Romanian CiO promoted better inter-connectivity in our region, as improving and connecting regional infrastructure is the best approach to attracting investments and developing the economies of the Member States. The Romanian Chairmanship focused on connectivity in the field of transportation – the main sectorial priority, but also on “soft connectivity issues” like combating organized crime and tax evasion, environment and energy - equally sectorial priorities of its mandate. The Romanian CiO focused on the following goals and priorities: - promote a constant and constructive dialogue within BSEC, a prerequisite for stability in our complex region; - advance “The BSEC Economic Agenda. Towards an Enhanced BSEC Partnership” – the strategic guiding framework of our cooperation; - contribute to the economic development of BSEC area through promoting regional inter-connectivity; - enhance infrastructure connectivity as well as soft connectivity in the region in fields like transportation, combating organized crime and tax evasion, environment and energy; - draw benefit from EU policies for the region and project complementarities in fields of common interest for all BSEC MS. (www.mae.ro, www.bsec- organization.org) Economic Activity Macroeconomic indicators in Romania 2015 Bilateral Trade Romania – Belgium in 2015 (*data Gross Domestic Product (GDP) available as of September 2015) GDP – seasonally unadjusted data - estimated for the 1st semester of 2015 increased by 3.8%, In 2015, the volume of trade between Romania and Belgium compared to the 1st semester of 2014 (in real terms) continues to grow: total increase of volume of trade in 2015 (compared to 2014): 10.64% (2014 - 1429,68 mil. Euro, 2015- 1581,79 Direct Foreign Investments (data available for months 1-8, 2015) mil. Euro). Romanian exports towards Belgium increased by 7.7% in 2.3 billion Euro, which represent an increase of 61% compared to the same period of 2014. Direct 2015, whereas the imports increased by 12.8%. investments of non-residents in Romania: 2.3 billion Euros. Prices Launching The European Times Magazine edition – In August 2015, consumer prices decreased by 0.5% compared to July 2015, per total. Food and Romania non-food goods decreased by 0.8%, respectively by 0.5%. Prices for services tariffs remained On November 26 November, relatively stable. the representative of the International trade in goods Office for Promoting During the 1st semester of 2015, FOB exports amounted to lei 142732.0 million (€ 32072.4 million), Commercial and Economic their value being by 5.7% higher than the 1st semester 2014, calculated based on the values relations of the Embassy of expressed in lei and by 5.9% more calculated based on the values expressed in euro respectively. Romania in Belgium attended Earnings the launching of The European Times Magazine In August 2015, the gross average nominal earnings per total economy were 2515 lei and the net edition - Romania 2014. The one was 1813 lei. The average gross earnings and the net one decreased by 1.9% compared to July event was organized by the 2015. The net nominal average earnings increased by 7.7%, compared to August 2014. Big Media Group company Labour force market from Belgium. The event In August 2015, the number of employees amounted to 4577.4 thousand persons, by 7.1 thousand enjoyed the presence of persons more than in July 2015. managers and investors from Belgium, The Netherlands Unemployment and Luxemburg as well as According to latest available data, the unemployment rate has been 4.88% in October 2015, with a representatives of Chambers decreasing trend (-0.01 compared to previous month and -0.52 compared to October 2014) of Commerce from The Inflation rate: 1.64 %. Forecasted for 2015 (end): 2.5% Netherlands and Flanders Most significant contributions to GDP within the first semester of 2015: provinces. The representative of the Embassy has made a Industry 22% presentation regarding the most recent macro-indicators and Transport, commerce, tourism, HORECA, automotive services 17.7% Romania’s economic trends and evolutions. An important part of the presentation has been dedicated to emphasizing the investment IT & Communications – 13.8% opportunities in Romania. The Embassy of Romania in Belgium Net taxes -13.6%. reiterated the support for potential foreign investors in Romania. Exchange rate: 4.50
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