After recalling the recent developments in Bulgarian viticulture and indicating the strategic geographical positioning of Bulgaria, Ms Taneva assured Jean-Marie Aurand of the support of the Ministry and of the National Vine and Wine Chamber in the organisation of the OIV Congress and General Assembly.
The Director General thanked Ms Taneva for this proposal and specified that it would be submitted to the Executive Committee on 16 April so that a decision may be taken.
In response to the invitation of AREV President Sergio Chiamparino, Jean-Marie Aurand spoke at a round table dedicated to "European viticulture in the international market".
On this occasion, the Director General praised the signing of the agreement between the OIV and AREV (an OIV Observer), which marks a new dynamic of collaboration, and expressed a desire for AREV representatives to actively participate in the work of the OIV carried out within the different commissions.
AREV brings together 70 European vitivinicultural regions. Its mission is to promote the common interests of wine-producing regions within the European and global economy.
During an interview with Yann Juban, Assistant to the Director General of the OIV, Eduard Grama recalled the importance that he attaches to the vitivinicultural sector, having managed a renowned winery in Moldova himself.
He praised the good relationship that exists with the OIV and clearly insisted on the need to develop the exchange of expertise with the OIV scientific and technical network.
This strengthened involvement will entail the regular participation of experts and the undertaking of the technical workshops project to the advantage of the Moldovan sector, in cooperation with the National Office for Vine and Wine, as was emphasised by its Director, Mr Dumitru Munteanu, who took part in the meeting.
Yann Juban expressed his satisfaction regarding the organisation of the contest in Chisinau, which fully respected the OIV Patronage regulations and made it possible to see the qualitative evolution of Moldovan vitivinicultural products within the context of investments made in reforming the sector. Modelled on an event that took place at the OIV headquarters several years ago, a project for the presentation of Moldovan wines in Paris was also envisaged with the Minister.