Moldova's wines, gastronomy, culture celebrated at Cercle Royal Gaulois in Brussels

Moldova has taken center stage at the prestigious Cercle Royal Gaulois in Brussels, where a gala evening was held, dedicated to its wines, gastronomy and national culture. The event brought together diplomats, European officials, business people, members of the Royal Circle and friends of Moldova in an atmosphere of refinement and cultural openness.

The legendary wines of Purcari Winery, authentic cuisine presented by a chef of Romanian origin and music from the Concertino quartet of the National Philharmonic provided guests with a complete experience that highlighted Moldova's traditions, tastes and artistic talent.

A special moment of the evening was the presence and speech of Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Infrastructure and Regional Development Vladimir Bolea, who delivered a message on Moldova's European commitment and the country's economic progress.

‘’Moldova is an open, dynamic country, determined to actively contribute to the European project. Through work, stability and vision, we are building a modern economy and strengthening partnerships with European Union member states,’’  Vladimir Bolea said in front of the guests.

The Moldovan official referred to the remarkable results achieved in infrastructure and regional development and the Moldovan government's determination to continue reforms and investments that bring the country closer to European standards.

The gala evening was organized at a time when the Moldovan-Belgian relations are clearly on the rise and the results of the September 28 parliamentary elections  confirm the majority support of citizens for Moldova's European choice.

The event was made possible by the support of the Cercle Royal Gaulois, the president Chevalier Philippe de Wouters d'Oplinter, the Belgian Wine Academy led by Jan De Maere and approved candidates for the title of honorary consuls of Moldova in the Kingdom of Belgium, Raymond Mekari and Serge Drijvers.

Cercle Royal Gaulois, Artistique et Littéraire (shortened to Cercle Royal Gaulois) is an elitist club and one of the oldest and most prestigious cultural institutions from Brussels, Belgium.

Founded in the 19th century (1847), Cercle Royal Gaulois was conceived as a meeting place for the intellectual, cultural and economic elites of Belgium. It is a cultural and artistic center where diplomatic events, exhibitions, concerts, gala dinners, conferences and discussions on current European topics are frequently organized. Its headquarters are located in the Royal Park of Brussels, in an elegant historical building that hosts numerous official and cultural events. Its members include diplomats, cultural figures, artists, academics and business leaders, as well as foreign guests invited in the spirit of European dialogue.

It is considered a space for cultural dialogue and informal diplomacy, where invited countries, including Moldova, can promote their national identity, wines, gastronomy and cultural values.