President Klaus Iohannis sent a message on Wednesday to the Romanian citizens of Hungarian ethnicity in which he shows that centuries of cohabitation led to the understanding of the benefits of coexistence and intercultural dialogue.
“On the occasion of the day when Hungarians everywhere celebrate their belonging to a common space of identity, culture and history, I convey to the Romanian citizens of Hungarian ethnicity the warmest wishes for health and prosperity. This festive day gives me the opportunity to emphasize once again the significant participation of the Hungarians in Romania in our common projects, as well as their important contribution, together with the other national minorities, to the development of the Romanian society and to the consolidation of our European path,” the head of state said in a message sent to AGERPRES by the Presidential Administration.
President Iohannis showed that 15 March, like every year, represents “a good opportunity to make known the values and traditions that have enriched the European culture.”
“Centuries of cohabitation have made us understand the benefits of coexistence and intercultural dialogue. The three decades since the Revolution of December 1989 prove how, through dialogue, knowledge and mutual respect, Romanian citizens, regardless of their mother tongue, can build a prosperous and dignified country together. May today’s celebration give you confidence and new energies, bring light to your souls, joy and hope in the community!,” he concluded.
PM Ciuca: Hungarians in Romania bring added value to our society
The Hungarians in Romania bring added value to our society through active participation, through a collaboration with the majority based on mutual respect and appreciation, through the richness of culture and heritage, but also through attachment to the values and principles of freedom and democracy which define European society, Prime Minister Nicolae Ciuca conveyed on Wednesday, in a message on the occasion of the Day of Hungarians Everywhere.
“The Day of Hungarians Everywhere gives me the opportunity to send my congratulations to the Hungarians in Romania and to emphasize the importance of their contribution to the development and modernization of the Romanian state. In the last three decades, Romania made significant progress in building a democratic and inclusive society, and the contribution of the Hungarian minority was positively reflected in this process. Through active participation, through a collaboration with the majority based on mutual respect and appreciation, through the richness of culture and heritage, but also through the attachment to the values and principles of freedom and democracy which define European society, the Hungarians in Romania bring added value to our society,” Nicolae Ciuca stated.
The Executive head underscored that the promotion and affirmation of culture, history, ethnic, linguistic and religious identity of national minorities are characteristics of a mature, democratic and European society, and Romania of today needs the creative energies, the ideas and inspiration of every citizen, regardless of ethnicity, language, religion.
“On this special day, I convey to the Romanian citizens of Hungarian ethnicity my sincere wishes for health, prosperity and fulfillment! Happy birthday!,” the prime minister stated.
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