SVG Strengthens Diplomatic and Economic Ties with Romania 

By R.Butcher Updated 5:48p.m., Wednesday, November 26th, 2025, Atlantic Standard Time (GMT-4).

St. Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) strengthened its diplomatic and economic ties with Romania on Monday, November 24, 2025, as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade, and Consumer Affairs Frederick Stephenson hosted the Opening Ceremony for a visiting Romanian Trade Mission of the Bucharest Chamber of Commerce at the Grenadines House.

Ambassador of Romania her Excellency Theodora Magdalena highlighted that the visit follows the Prime Minister’s recent official trip to Romania, reaffirming Romania’s commitment to deepening bilateral relations.

Head of the Romanian Business Delegation Mr. Iuliu Stocklosa, expressed interest in investment opportunities, particularly in the Modern Port, while Executive Director, Mr. Tony Regisford, of the SVG Chamber of Commerce, emphasised the importance of exchanging ideas and fostering productive trade engagement.

Mr. Frederick Stephenson reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to ongoing collaboration. A Memorandum of Understanding was signed, and Romanian scholarship recipients were introduced, followed by a photo session with the delegation, scholarship awardees, and representatives of SVG’S business community.

A Business Forum chaired by Mr. Regisford featured presentations from Invest SVG, the SVG Chamber of Commerce, and the Romanian Business Delegation on investment and trade opportunities, followed by discussions on potential areas for collaboration.

The Ministry reaffirmed its commitment to advancing strategic partnerships that promote national development and strengthen economic and commercial ties with Romania.

This information was provided by the Agency for Public Information.