The National Library of the Republic of Moldova invites the public to explore an exhibition dedicated to the art and history of diplomacy. Under the theme "Diplomacy and Diplomatic Destinies," the event showcases over 140 rare documents and books that delve into Moldova's diplomatic journey and the remarkable figures from the Romanian world, IPN reports.
The displayed documents are organized into three thematic sections: the history of Romanian diplomacy, diplomatic practice in the Republic of Moldova, and diplomacy and protocol.
Visitors can browse valuable volumes, such as "Istoria relațiilor române" ("The History of Romanian Relations") by Nicolae Iorga, a work offering a detailed insight into the historian’s monumental effort to explore European archives and gather essential historical evidence. Other titles include "Diplomație și destine diplomatice în lumea românească" ("Diplomacy and Diplomatic Destinies in the Romanian World") by Paul Nistor and Adrian Bogdan Ceobanu, as well as "Rapoarte diplomatice ruse din România (1888-1898)" ("Russian Diplomatic Reports from Romania (1888-1898)"), which reveals valuable information about international relations at the end of the 19th century.
The exhibition also highlights works of inestimable value, such as "Diplomația Vechiului Regat 1878-1914" ("The Diplomacy of the Old Kingdom 1878-1914") by Rudolf Dinu, which explores Romania's political and diplomatic transformations during a period of major European changes, and "Abdicarea Regelui Mihai. Documente diplomatice inedite" ("The Abdication of King Mihai. Unpublished Diplomatic Documents") by Mark Laszlo Herbert, a profound analysis of the historical and diplomatic context surrounding a dramatic moment in modern Romanian history.
Nicolae Titulescu, one of the central figures of Romanian diplomacy, is featured in the exhibition through his works "Opera politico-diplomatica" ("Political-Diplomatic Works") and quotes that inspire future generations. "Experience has taught me that only sincerity and understanding of others allow for the achievement of not fleeting, but lasting successes in diplomacy," Titulescu once said.
The exhibition highlights the beginning of the diplomatic journey of the Republic of Moldova in 1992, when the country submitted its application for UN membership—a defining moment for its assertion on the international stage.
Contemporary titles are also featured, such as "Will the East Explode? The Geopolitics of the Pontic Space" by Oleg Serebrian, and "A Billion-Dollar Deal" by Vasile Bumacov, offering modern perspectives on diplomacy and geopolitics.
The exhibition is open to all those who wish to gain a deeper understanding of how dialogue, knowledge, and protocol can shape the world. It can be visited on the second floor of the National Library of the Republic of Moldova, in the central block.
