Dr. Valentin Ciumac,
Ambassador of Moldova in Greece
The horizon is not a border
Republic
of Moldova had a long and difficult journey in the last 21
years of independence. The transition period was characterized
by an unprecedented intensity of reforms in all spheres of
activity. In the political system were implemented democratic
norms required for a contemporary society. There were also
implemented market principles in the national economy. In this
period the human rights were declared fundamental. Analyzing
the results of the transition period we can see that Republic
of Moldova has generally managed to move from a totalitarian
regime that had an over centralized economy to a democratic
regime which is based on the market principles. This does not
mean that Republic of Moldova completed the reforms and is now
a prosperous country. The privatization of industrial and
commercial enterprises and the reforms made in the
agricultural sector did not boost the economic sector but on
the contrary decreased it. In the last 10 years the GDP has
fallen dramatically causing unemployment and migration. Only
in the recent years there was seen a slight economic growth
and was recorded an increase in the foreign investments and
exports. A deeper improvement in the investment climate will
generate further investments needed by the Moldavian economy.
The priority in this process is not only the gradual reduction
of trade barriers, but also the simplification and improvement
of existing legislation in terms of investment interaction,
elimination of the existing bureaucratic barriers to economic
operations.
Currently, however, it is impossible to speak about a
sustainable economic development without the appropriate
attention in the field of innovations. In this regard, we aim
at building an effective mechanism of interaction with the
view to determining mutually beneficial innovative projects
with a high degree of readiness for possible
commercialization. Besides, it is already becoming clear now
that it is impossible to implement the global infrastructure
projects solely by the state or the private sector, but only a
wise balanced investment policy making, using the strength of
public private partnership will allow us to achieve optimal
results. This kind of partnership is new for the Moldovan
economy, and we believe our international partners will
appreciate this innovation positively.
Let to give a brief look to the relations between Republic of
Moldova and Hellenic Republic. This year we celebrate 20 years
of diplomatic relations between Republic of Moldova and
Hellenic Republic. Characterizing the current stage of
bilateral relations, we may say that they have a constructive
character which is based on the respect for European values
and mutual support, both bilaterally and multilateral levels.
We may certainly say that moldo-hellenic relations and the
political dialogue increased during this period. The main
goals that we set with our Greek partners are the expanding of
bilateral legal framework, utilization of economic and
commercial opportunities and an efficient cultural
cooperation. Although the volume of trade between our
countries is increasing, the turnover is still quite modest.
It is necessary to explore the existing options in order to
increase the volume of mutual trade and investment.
This short presentation cannot be completed without a look at
future plans, which are based on the political, economic and
cultural collaboration between Republic of Moldova and the
large family of democratic countries. This collaboration has a
positive influence on the Moldovan civil society. A new stage
in the international relations for Republic of Moldova began
after the 2009 elections, and repeated elections in 2010. The
current government has set as an aim a more deep reform that
would meet the European standards. In this sense we can
mention the accomplishments of the Government carrying out
intensive reforms in the institution of Law, Prosecution,
Customs, and Taxes and in the structures of the Ministry of
Interior. In this context, the Action Plan adopted within the
Eastern Partnership is effectively implemented. Shortly
Moldova fulfilled the reforms required for the following
priority objectives which are the Visa free Regime, the
Association Agreement and the DCFTA. In all three chapters
evident progress has been made which allows forecasting the
signing of these documents next year.
The democratization of the society and the liberalization of
activities were developed in parallel with the establishment
of cooperation relationships with many countries, both
bilaterally and multilaterally performed during international
European a global forums. Republic of Moldova has set as a
priority goal the European integration which is supported by
the majority of the political parties. Both, reforms
undertaken by the government at this stage, the intensive
collaboration with the member countries of the European Union
and the implementation of large European programs are actions
aimed at achieving the principal goal - the European
integration. Moldova is a European country, considers the
European Union her home and sees itself in the future a member
state of the European Union. Finally I would like to conclude
that "The horizon is not a border; it is just an imaginary
line".
- ΔΙΟΝΥΣΙΑ-ΘΕΟΔΩΡΑ
ΑΥΓΕΡΙΝΟΠΟΥΛΟΥ, Βουλευτής Ν. Ηλείας
-
RAHMAN MUSTAFAYEV, Ambassador of Azerbaijan in
Greece
-
GAGIK GHALATCHIAN, Πρέσβυς της Αρμενίας στην
Ελλάδα
- Dr. VALENTIN CIUMAC, Ambassador of Moldova in
Greece
-
ΙΩΣΗΦ ΙΩΣΗΦ, Πρέσβυς της Κύπρου στην Ελλάδα
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Δρ. ΙΩΑΝΝΗΣ ΛΥΡΑΣ, Επίτ. Πρόξενος
της Βραζιλίας στην Ελλάδα
- VOLODYMYR
SHKUROV, Ambassador of Ukraine to
the Hellenic Republic
-
MACIEJ KRYCH, Ambassador of the Republic of Poland
-
ΕΥΣΤΡΑΤΙΑ ΣΟΥΡΑΒΛΑ, Καθ. Φιλολογίας
-
ΑΛΕΞΑΝΤΕΡ ΧΟΜΕΝΚΟ,
Διευθυντής Ρωσικού Πολιτιστικού και Επιστημονικού Κέντρου
-
ΠΑΥΛΟΣ ΓΕΡΟΥΛΑΝΟΣ, Υπουργός
Πολιτισμού και Τουρισμού
- ΑΙΚΑΤΕΡΙΝΗ ΤΖΙΤΖΙΚΩΣΤΑ,
Πρόεδρος της Ελληνικής Εθνικής
Επιτροπής για την UNESCO
-
TOM NORRING, Ambassador of Denmark in Greece
- ΙΩΑΝΝΗΣ ΛΥΡΑΣ, Ιατρός Πλαστικός Χειρουργός,
Επίτιμος Πρόξενος της Βραζιλίας στην Ελλάδα
- Ε. ΚΟΖΑΚΟΥ-ΜΑΡΚΟΥΛΗ, Υπουργός Εξωτερικών της
Κυπριακής Δημοκρατίας
- ΑΝΝΑ ΖΩΗΡΟΥ,
Σύμβουλος ΛΑΟΣ σε θέματα Οικονομικών & Διεθνών
Σχέσεων
- ΠΑΡΗ ΡΑΠΤΗ ΛΥΡΑ, Ιατρός Ενδοκρινολόγος - Διαβητολόγος
-
ΠΕΤΡΟΣ ΛΕΩΤΣΑΚΟΣ, Δημοσιογράφος,
τραπεζικός συνάκτης
-
ΝΙΚΟΣ Γ. ΣΥΚΑΣ,
Σύμβουλος Στρατηγικής & Επικοινωνίας
- JΟRGE ALEJANDRO
MASTROPIETRO,
Ambassador of Argentina
- ΣΤΑΥΡΟΣ. ΛΑΜΠΡΙΝΙΔΗΣ,
Υπουργός Εξωτερικών - Ομιλία στο ΥΠΕΞ στις 28/7/2011
- SVERRE STUB, Ambassador of Norway
- MEHDI HONARDOOST, Ambassador of Iran
- DRAGAN ZUPANJEVAC, Ambassador of Serbia
- VOLODYMYR SHKUROV, Ambassador of Ukraine
-
ΕΝΩΣΗ ΔΙΠΛΩΜΑΤΙΚΩΝ ΥΠΑΛΛΗΛΩΝ
-
STEPHEN G. MILLER, Επίτιμος Καθηγητής του
Πανεπιστημίου Berkley, Καλιφόρνια, ΗΠA
- ΝΤΕΪΒΙΝΤ ΛΑΝΤΣΜΑΝ,
Πρέσβυς της Μ. Βρετανίας στην Ελλάδα
- ΔΗΜΗΤΡΗΣ
ΜΩΡΑΪΤΗΣ, Εκδότης του περιοδικού "Politistiki Diplomatia"
- ΠΑΝΟΣ
ΠΑΝΑΓΙΩΤΟΥ, Χρηματιστηριακός τεχνικός αναλυτής
διευθυντής GSTA/ EKTA
-
ΣΑΒΒΑΣ ΚΑΛΝΤΕΡΙΔΗΣ
- ΔΗΜΗΤΡΗΣ ΜΩΡΑΪΤΗΣ Εκδότης του περιοδικού
'Politistiki Diplomatia'
-
ΙΩΑΝΝΗΣ ΚΥΡΙΑΖΟΓΛΟΥ,
CICA, M.S, B.A(Honours), Σύμβουλος Πληροφορικής
και Συγγραφέας
-
JOZSEF TOTH, Ambassador of Hungary
- ΑΓΓΕΛΟΣ Ι. ΜΑΛΦΑΣ, Dottor.
- JAN VODERADSKY, Ambassador of Slovakia
-
MANDISA DONA MARASHA, Ambassador of South
Africa
- ΙΕΡΟΘΕΟΣ
ΠΑΠΑΔΟΠΟΥΛΟΣ, Εκπρόσωπος της Ευρωπαϊκής Επιτροπής στην Ελλάδα
- ΝΙΚΟΣ
ΧΑΡΔΑΛΙΑΣ,
Δήμαρχος
Βύρωνα
- MΕHDI HONARDOOST, Αmbassador of Iran to
Grecce
-
ΧΑΪΔΕΥΤΟΣ
ΚΟΜΝΗΝΟΣ,
Πρόεδρος
της Ομοσπονδίας Ελληνικών Κοινοτήτων Σουηδίας
-
VILI
SHEFKI MINAROLLI, Αmbassador of Albania to Greece
- ΔΗΜΗΤΡΗΣ ΜΩΡΑΪΤΗΣ, Εκδότης του
περιοδικού 'Politistiki Diplomatia'
-
SINE RIISAGER, The Danish Institute
-
ΓΙΑΝΝΑ ΔΕΣΠΟΤΟΠΟΥΛΟΥ, Πρόεδρος
Special Olympics
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FIDEL CASTRO
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ΚΩΣΤΑΣ ΔΗΜΗΤΡΙΟΥ, Πρόεδρος Ομοσπονδίας Γερμανικών Κοινοτήτων - Ταμίας
ΣΑΕ
- ΝΙΚΟΛΑΟΣ ΚΩΝΣΤΑΝΤΟΠΟΥΛΟΣ,
Αναλυτής, ΜΑ σε Διεθνείς Σχέσεις
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ΓΙΩΡΓΟΣ ΑΜΠΑΤΖΗΣ,
Πρόξενος της Γερμανίας στην Πάτρα
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ΜΑΡΙΝΑ ΔΟΥΛΑΜΗ, Επίτιμος Προξένος της Γαλλίας στην Αλεξανδρούπολη
-
EUSEBI AYENSA,
Instituto Cervantes de Atenas
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CAPOCCI,
Προέδρος του Ελληνο-Ιταλικού Επιμελητηρίου
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ΜΑΡΙΛΕΝΑ ΚΟΠΠΑ,
Ευρωβουλευτής ΠΑΣΟΚ
-
ΕΥΔΟΞΙΑ ΠΑΝΤΑ,
Πρόεδρος Ομοσπονδίας Ελλήνων Βελγίου
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ΗΡΑ ΠΑΠΑΔΟΠΟΥΛΟΥ,
Director of Cultural Affairs of the Hellenic American
Union
-
VALERIY TSYBUCKΗ,
Ambassador of Ukraine to Greece
-
HAKAN MALMQVIST, Ambassador
of Sweden to Greece
- AΡΙΣΤΟΤΕΛΗΣ
ΘΩΜΟΠΟΥΛΟΣ, Προέδρος HELEXPO A.E.
- To άσβεστο 'ΟΧΙ'
των Ελλήνων
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Ν.Δ.: Διάσπαση ή
Εσωστρέφεια;
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ΠΟΛΥ ΒΛΑΧΟΥ,
Διευθύντρια Πολιτιστικού Οργανισμού Ηλιούπολης
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ΝΙΚΟΣ ΧΑΡΔΑΛΙΑΣ,
Δήμαρχος Βύρωνα
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ΙΩΑΝΝΗΣ
ΜΟΥΡΜΟΥΡΗΣ,
Καθηγητής ΔΠΘ
