Romania and GLOBSEC Sign Memorandum to Boost Strategic Cooperation
Bratislava, October 14, 2024 – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Romania and GLOBSEC have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen strategic cooperation in security, innovation, and other areas. This agreement, formalized last Friday on October 11 in Bucharest, marks a major step in further amplifying Central and Eastern European voices on the global stage.
The Memorandum emphasizes a shared commitment to key issues, including enhancing Romania’s role within the European Union, NATO, and partnerships with global allies. The cooperation will also focus on driving innovation and economic growth in the region, with opportunities for Romanian government representatives to engage in GLOBSEC’s global platforms and events.
Luminița Odobescu, Romania's Minister of Foreign Affairs: "With the signature of this Memorandum of Understanding with GLOBSEC, a well-recognized top Policy Centre, we are embarking on a more structured cooperation aiming to bolster our joint action in support of Central and Eastern Europe interests, values and prosperity. Joint endeavours on various topics of interest, ranging from the Black Sea region to security, economics and innovation will feature prominently during the implementation phase."
“This Memorandum of Understanding strengthens the strategic partnership between Romania and GLOBSEC, enhancing our joint efforts to address critical regional and global challenges. By collaborating more closely, we can amplify Romania’s leadership in areas like security and innovation, fostering stronger connections and driving progress across Central and Eastern Europe and beyond. The mission of GLOBSEC is to elevate the constructive voice of CEE in both European and global affairs, and Romania is a key stakeholder in achieving this goal. By signing this memorandum, we are not only formalizing our cooperation but also reinforcing our commitment to facilitating meaningful international dialogue and promoting Romania’s active engagement in shaping global policies,” commented Róbert Vass, GLOBSEC's President and Founder
Valid for three years, the Memorandum provides a framework for further initiatives and policy engagement, reinforcing GLOBSEC’s role as a leading global think tank committed to security, prosperity, and sustainability across Europe and beyond.
About GLOBSEC:
GLOBSEC is an action-oriented policy institution born in Central Europe, with an international presence in Bratislava, Prague, Brussels, Vienna, Kyiv, and Washington D.C. Established in 2005, GLOBSEC is an independent, non-partisan, non-governmental organisation dedicated to enhancing security, prosperity, and sustainability in Europe and the world. To this goal contributes the annual GLOBSEC Forum, one of the leading global security conferences. GLOBSEC also organises the annual GLOBSEC Tatra Summit, a conference that provides the opportunity for experts to have discussions on the economic future of Europe.
