(ANSA) - TRIESTE, MAR 18 - "Ince is very close to our hearts, because it has been a platform for dialogue, political support and regional neighborliness, which has also enabled our accession process, and we are extremely grateful for the role Romania has at this time." Oana Toiu, Romania's Foreign Minister, said this yesterday speaking at the 30-year Ince summit. "Now I have the honor of the presidency this year, and therefore to be able to contribute to the neighborhood process. But I am also here to celebrate three decades of executive secretariat. The investments that we make together," the minister continued, "not only for this year, but in our platform in general, I think are the right investments to help us continue for the next thirty years, when we will remember the role and power of the Central European Initiative. Thirty years from now we will be more united and stronger in Europe. From this perspective," he added, "today's day offers an important opportunity to celebrate thirty years of cooperation and to reflect on how our collective efforts have enabled the development and growth of Europe and the prosperity of our societies. (ANSA).