12 states, including Romania, discuss economic cooperation in Black Sea

Representatives from 12 states, including Romania, will meet in Istanbul today for the anniversary summit of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation Organization (BSEC). Foreign minister Teodor Melescanu will represent Romania. Three heads of state are expected at the meeting, namely Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, whose country holds the presidency of the organization, President of the Republic of Moldova Igor Dodon, as well as the Greek President Prokopios Pavlopoulos, reports local Hotnews.ro. Russian Prime Minister Igor Medvedev will also attend the meeting. The countries will discuss on strengthening the partnership for a sustainable development. Discussions will focus on agriculture and trade, but energy is also on the agenda. editor@romania-insider.com