President Nicu\u0219or Dan has met with Sir George Iacobescu, the Romanian-born businessman behind the Canary Wharf financial district in London. In a message posted on social media after the meeting, the head of state said it was a pleasure to meet again one of the most respected Romanians in the United Kingdom, \u201ca source of inspiration.\u201d<\/p>\n
In the Facebook post, president Dan highlighted Iacobescu\u2019s professional path and his lasting connection to Romania, saying these show that Romanian performance can become a success story anywhere in the world.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt was a real pleasure to meet again in London Sir George Iacobescu, one of the most respected and admired Romanians in the United Kingdom. A construction engineer by profession, George Iacobescu\u2019s name is closely linked to the development of the famous London financial center, the Canary Wharf project,\u201d reads the post.<\/p>\n
\u201cHis remarkable professional career and his constant attachment to our country show that Romanian achievement can become a source of inspiration and a success story anywhere in the world.\u201d<\/p>\n\n
The meeting took place during the president\u2019s recent visits to Paris and London, where he held discussions with representatives of Romanian communities abroad. After the trip, Nicu\u0219or Dan also shared images from a meeting with Nicolae Ra\u021biu, the son of Ion Ra\u021biu, whom he described as a reference point for civic involvement in support of Romania\u2019s democratic path, Digi24<\/a> reported.<\/p>\n