Purtator de cuvant MAE Romania/ MFA spokesperson

10 ani de la adoptarea definiției de lucru a IHRA privind antisemitismul. Ne reafirmăm angajamentul de a păstra vie memoria Holocaustului, de a combate antisemitismul și de a promova educația și conștientizarea publicului cu privire la consecințele discriminării, intoleranței și discursului instigator la ură. La 15 octombrie, lansăm apelul pentru o nouă ediție a Premiului Mihnea Constantinescu pentru combaterea antisemitismului, xenofobiei și discursului instigator la ură, precum și expoziția dedicată temei „Memorie. Recunoaștere. Responsabilitate. Un deceniu de la adoptarea definiției de lucru a antisemitismului, în timpul Președinției 🇷🇴la IHRA”. Aducem un omagiu activității ambasadorului Mihnea Constantinescu și rolului său esențial în adoptarea definiției de lucru a antisemitismului # IHRA, în timpul Președinției 🇷🇴 la IHRA din anul 2016. *** 10 years since the adoption of the IHRA working definition of Antisemitism. Continuing our commitment to preserving the remembrance of Holocaust, combating antisemitism, and promoting education and public awareness regarding consequences of discrimination, intolerance and hate speech. On Oct 15, launching the call for a new edition of the Mihnea Constantinescu prize on combatting antisemitism, xenophobia and hate speech and the exhibition dedicated to "Remembrance. Recognition. Responsibility. A decade since the Adoption of the Working Definition of Antisemitism during 🇷🇴 Presidency of IHRA". Paying tribute to the activity of Ambassador Constantinescu and his instrumental role in adopting the #IHRA Working definition of Antisemitism during the 2016 🇷🇴 IHRA Chairmanship.

On Holocaust Memorial Day, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Romania layed a wreath to honor the memory of the Holocaust victims in Romania. Such horrors must never happen again. We have the duty to protect the few remaining Holocaust survivors. We must educate on the history of the Holocaust to combat new forms of Antisemitism and to strengthen the fundamental values on which our democratic society is founded. #NeverAgain #WeRemember The speech delivered by Minister of Foreign Affairs Oana Țoiu at the ceremony marking Holocaust Memorial Day can be found at the link below: mae.ro/node/69092

Romania condemns in the strongest terms the Houthi attacks targeting international airports in Saudi Arabia, which resulted in death of civilians and dozens of injured people. Such attacks against civilians and critical infrastructure are completely unacceptable. We convey our deepest sympathy to the families of the victims and we wish all injured people a speedy recovery. We stand in full solidarity with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and re-affirm our strong support for all efforts to de-escalate the ongoing tensions in the region. @FaisalbinFarhan @KSAmofaEN

Romania strongly condemns the latest missile and drone attacks conducted by the armed forces of the Russian Federation against civilians in the city of Kramatorsk today. The killing of dozens of innocent civilians, including children, and the senseless destruction caused are barbaric actions, deeply distressing and utterly unjustifiable. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims, their families and all those affected by this horrendous attack. Romania stands firmly in solidarity with the people of Ukraine and stresses, once more, that civilians and civilian infrastructure must be protected. Collectively we will do more to help Ukraine defend itself against aggression. Romania also reaffirms its commitment to the principles of international law, and reiterates its support for the independence, territorial integrity and sovereignty of Ukraine. Romania will continue to stand by Ukraine’s side for as long as it takes. Attacks against civilians and civilian facilities or infrastructures are war crimes. All those responsible will be held accountable.

Romania strongly condemns the attack today against a grain-carrying ship with Azeri and Indian crew. Two crew members were killed and 11 crew members, some of them being wounded in the attack, were rescued by the Romanian Coast Guard. Our thoughts are with the victims and their families and we wish a speedy recovery to the wounded. The Black Sea region accounts for roughly 20% to nearly 30% of global traded wheat and grain supplies, serving as one of the world's primary agricultural transit corridors. Its ports also manage 50% of the global sunflower seed oil exports. This gives the Black Sea an outsized role in global food markets and the attacks on grain ships directly impact food prices particularly in Africa and the Middle East. Russia’s war of aggression also harms farmers and grain exporters in Romania and the region. This is why Romania supports an immediate moratorium on attacks against merchant ships and port infrastructure. We raised this issue repeatedly including at the UNGA81. @AzerbaijanMFA @IndianDiplomacy

Romania stands in solidarity with Germany in the face of Russia’s reckless and irresponsible attack in Leipzig. This attack is part of a persistent and dangerous hybrid campaign perpetrated by Russia against EU and NATO countries in clear violation of international law. Russia’s systematic attempts to undermine the common European and transatlantic support for Ukraine will not succeed. They will fail precisely because aggression cannot be ignored or normalised by countries that hold international law, sovereignty and freedom in security as sacred. We stand together with the people of Ukraine because it is the right thing to do morally and the necessary thing to do practically in order to protect our own citizens’ future in peace and security. Romania too has witnessed such reckless and provocative Russian actions, especially through the litany of armed drones entering our airspace. As we repeatedly stated, including in the UNSC, these blatant violations of international law cannot be ignored and will have a price for the perpetrator. We strongly endorse the measures taken by the German government and support clear and determined collective measures at EU level to impose a cost on Russia including through strengthened and expanded sanctions. @GermanyDiplo