Acting President Ilie Bolojan sent a message on Saturday on the occasion of the Day of Hungarians Everywhere, saying that unfortunately, extremist manifestations exist all over the world, pointing out that 'we have a shared responsibility to firmly oppose ideologies that fuel divisions and distrust.'

'Unfortunately, everywhere in the world, we are confronted with extremist manifestations that fuel discrimination, hatred, exclusion and violence in the public space. The crises we are going through, at the societal level, show us even more that we have a shared responsibility to be solidary with one another, to promote the values that ensure peace and natural development, and to firmly oppose ideologies that fuel divisions and distrust. In Romania, Hungarians have contributed to cooperation between communities, encouraging a peaceful, balanced and pluralistic climate. Unity in diversity is a valuable principle that defines our society and leads to the appreciation of all contributions for ensuring the well-being and dignity of every citizen, regardless of ethnicity,' says President Ilie Bolojan in his message, according to the Presidential Administration.

He congratulates the Hungarian community on this occasion.

'On this festive day for the Hungarian minority, I send my warm greetings to all Romanian citizens of Hungarian ethnicity who celebrate their identity, traditions, and cultural and historical belonging, while also highlighting the harmonious coexistence between Romanians and Hungarians, which is essential for enriching the dialogue with national minorities in our country. I congratulate the Hungarian minority in Romania, which, in this important and challenging year, has reaffirmed its European orientation, supporting our path alongside our strategic partners in the European and North Atlantic space,' says Ilie Bolojan.

The acting president appreciates that the Hungarian minority is an open and responsible partner.

'I trust that the fruits of this collaboration will show their significance in the future we are building together, for the younger generations. (...) I wish that today's celebration be an occasion for mutual understanding, for the renewal of reflection on the important objectives for Romania's future, the values we share, and around which we must be united for the fulfillment of the common good!,' adds Ilie Bolojan. AGERPRES (RO - writing by: Florentina Peia; EN - writing by: Adina Panaitescu)