President Iohannis: More than one million Romanian pupils study French language
President Klaus Iohannis sent a message on the occasion of the first General Assembly of the Agence Universitaire de la Francophonie (AUF) organized in Romania, showing that, currently, over one million Romanian students are studying French, while the Romanian universities offer more than 100 Francophone courses, in Romania.
"The French language has represented, for about two centuries, and in a very particular way for Romanians, a valuable vehicle of humanism, democracy, freedom, diplomacy and culture. The French language has contributed to a significant extent to the development of the Romanian language, but especially it facilitated in a decisive way the penetration in the Romanian society of the ideas, concepts, notions and scientific theories that led to the modernization of our society. More than a million pupils study the French language in Romania today, while the Romanian universities offer more than 100 Francophone courses, in very diverse fields of study, which annually attract young people from the entire Francophone community," Iohannis showed in his message presented by presidential adviser Sergiu Nistor at the 18th meeting of the General Assembly of AUF, the first organized in Romania.
The head of state considers that the Agence Universitaire de la Francophonie (AUF) represents "a point of reference" when it comes to the cooperation of the Romanian universities with those from the Francophone space, including regarding the mobility of the members of the academic communities.
"Romania sets a remarkable example in this field through the "Eugen Ionescu" scholarship programme - a tool for the development of excellent scientific research and investment in the knowledge of French-speaking young people as an expression of the dialogue between cultures. I also note with satisfaction the activity of the Regional Centre for Advanced Research in Social Sciences established in Bucharest, which increases the visibility of the community of high level of expertise in social and human sciences in the Francophone space," Iohannis added.
He also showed in his message that Romania represents "a real beacon" of the university Francophonie.
"I will continue to support the involvement of our country in the development of scientific Francophonie and I will also encourage the organization in Romania of new events of great scope and importance for the future of the largest university network in the world. Let it be that here, in Bucharest, the launch of the White Paper on Scientific Francophonie, as well as the works of the General Assembly, crown your outstanding results and create the framework for the successful implementation of the new 2021-2025 AUF strategy," the President mentioned. AGERPRES (RO - author: Irinela Viaan, editor: Catalin Alexandru, EN - author: Cristina Zaharia; editor: Adina Panaitescu)
The content of the www.agerpres.ro website has the exclusive purpose of public informing.
All the information published on this website by AGERPRES is protected by relevant legal dispositions.
It is forbidden to copy, reproduce, recompile, decompile, distribute, publish, display, modify, create derived components or products or full services, as well as any exploitation of the site's content.
Details in the section Terms of Use. If you are interested in picking up AGERPRES news items, please contact the Marketing Department – [email protected].
The use of the Comments section entails your obligation to respect the AGERPRES terms and conditions in regards to the publishing of comments on the www.agerpres.ro.
Other news in category
PresidentialElection2025/Central Electoral Bureau: Five candidats rejected, five admitted in Saturday's meeting
The Central Electoral Bureau (BEC) decided, in Saturday's meeting, to reject five candidates for the presidential elections in May and to register five other candidacies. The rejected candidates are Diana Sosoaca (SOS Romania), Matei Vanea (independent), Paul Ispas (independent), Constantin Vieriu (independent) and Maria Marcu (independent).
Bolojan: We have a shared responsibility to firmly oppose ideologies that fuel divisions and distrust
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
EU gets tough on migration as it opens door for controversial return hubs (enr)
Brussels, March 14 /Agerpres/ - The EU is ramping up its migration crackdown with new proposals to fast-track deportations and set up controversial return hubs outside its borders. While some governments push for even tougher measures, critics warn the plan could lead to human rights violations and legal battles. The issue of returning rejected asylum seekers
PM Ciolacu, at Ford Otosan: Delivery of first electric cars, achievement that underscores strength of solid partnership
The delivery of the first electric vehicles manufactured at the Ford Otosan plant represents a significant achievement for Romania's automotive industry, highlighting a solid partnership and business cooperation, underscored Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu, who attended the event organised at the plant in Craiova on Friday. 'The delivery of the first car
Interim President Bolojan: Cotroceni Palace garden and interior, open for visitors every weekend
Starting next week, the garden and the interior of the Cotroceni Palace will be open to visitors. 'Every weekend, from Friday to Sunday, this entire area, including the interiors, will be open to citizens. There will be free access to the gardens, the inner courtyard and the church. The Palace itself will be integrated into the Cotroceni Museum circuit. Th
Ambulance for Monuments to restore Bethlen Castle under multiannual programme
The Salaj Ambulance for Monuments aims to restore the Bethlen Castle ensemble in the village of Dragu, a historical monument built in the early 19th century, through a multiannual programme set to begin this summer. Known as the Bethlen Castle, the architectural ensemble is located in the centre of the village of Dragu, surrounded by a park accessed through a
Genuine Romanian experiences, traditions on display at Salon Mondial du Tourisme in Paris
Bucharest, March 14 /Agerpres/ - The Ministry of the Economy, Digital Transformation, Entrepreneurship and Tourism (MEDAT) will be promoting Romania, between March 13 and 16, at the Salon Mondial du Tourisme in Paris, the most important trade fair in France, designed mainly for the general public, but also industry specialists. 'In addition to the cultural
16 companies to display their offer at Romania and Moldova's Pavilion at Munich Transport Logistic 2025 Fair
Bucharest, March 13 /Agerpres/ - A total of 16 companies will display their offer at Romania and Moldova's Pavilion at the Transport Logistic 2025 Fair - the world's leading trade fair for logistics, mobility, IT, and supply chain management, which will take place June 2 to 5 in Munich, the Romanian-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (AHK Romania) informs.
Romania to expand clean-energy production with EUR 30 million EIB support
The European Investment Bank (EIB) is committing up to EUR 30 million to a major wind-power project in Romania, accelerating the country's green transition and energy independence, according to an EIB press release. The EIB support will co-finance a planned second onshore wind farm in Pestera, a village near the city of Constanta on Romania's Black Sea
Study: Vaccination rates declining for essential vaccines
Vaccination rates are declining for two essential vaccines - the MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccine and the pneumococcal vaccine, with identified causes including misinformation on social media, the elimination of school vaccinations and isolation in rural areas, according to the study 'Barriers to Vaccination in Rural Areas: Perspectives of Family Doctors and Communi
REPORT/Spring breaks ice in Danube Delta tourism
Jurilovca officially opened the tourist season in the Danube Delta this month with sports competitions and recreational kayak tours in the Razim-Sinoe lagoon complex. The offer from private accommodation units was complemented by the one from the Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve Administration (ARBDD), which includes modern payment options for access fees and various activitie
Political Studies University to launch procedures to nominate US president Trump for Nobel Peace Prize
The Senate of the Bucharest-based National School of Political Studies and Public Administration (SNSPA) on Thursday decided to launch the procedures for nominating US President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize. 'This decision comes as a recognition of president Donald Trump's sustained efforts to promote peace and stability in regions marked by
Housing crisis rising up EU political agenda as fast as property costs (enr)
Brussels, March 12 /Agerpres/ - Housing, or rather the lack of it, is a big problem across the European Union. What are bloc's governments doing about it? And how is the European Commission involved? 'Almost 900,000 people are currently homeless in Europe. Every night in Europe, a population comparable to that of Marseille or Turin, is without a home,&
Former footballer Gheorghe Hagi: We must invest in society to have great performances and great athletes
Former international footballer Gheorghe Hagi on Wednesday said that sports are part of a social phenomenon and that investments are needed in society for sports to bring Romania the greatest results. 'Sports are a part of a social phenomenon in Romania and we must invest in our society in order to have very great performances and athletes. At first, every
Department for Romanians Everywhere launches programme to fund projects of Romanians abroad
Bucharest, Mar 12 /Agerpres/ - The Department for Romanians Everywhere on Wednesday launched a non-reimbursable funding session for projects intended for Romanians abroad. The associations, foundations, religious institutions, non-governmental organizations of Romanians abroad, authorized individuals or legal entities under public or private law from Romania o