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On 5 October 2026, Deputy Secretary General Zsuzsanna Király participated in a high-level international conference held at the Istituto Luigi Sturzo in Rome, under the Romanian CEI Presidency, focusing on the contribution of regional cooperation and transnational economic projects to European security, Ukraine's reconstruction and EU acce

On 30 September–1 October 2026, CEI Deputy Secretary General Zsuzsanna Király took part in the International Conference “Advancing Western Balkans Economic Integration”, held in Budva, Montenegro, under the Montenegrin Presidency of the Berlin Process.

On 5 October 2026, the Committee of National Coordinators (CNC) of the CEI Member States met in Brussels under the Romanian CEI Presidency to review ongoing institutional activities and key priorities ahead of the Meeting of the Ministers for Foreign Affairs in Timișoara on 6 November.

How can Mediterranean ports become cleaner, healthier and more resilient environments? This question was at the heart of the TREASURE Final Conference held on 29-30 September 2026 in Toulon, France which brought together port authorities, researchers, public institutions, environmental experts and technology providers from across the Mediterranean to showcase the achievements of the EU-funded TREASURE (Testing Novel Environmental Quality Measures in and around Euro-MED Ports) project.
On 24 September 2026, strengthening regional cooperation as a contribution to effective multilateralism, enhancing connectivity, and supporting Ukraine were among the key issues discussed at the "CEI Ministerial Meeting on Regional Cooperation", held in New York under the Romanian CEI Presidency on the margins of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly.
The CEI–Executive Secretariat (CEI-ES) joined national maritime authorities and European agencies in Koper, Slovenia, on 23–24 September for POLex 2026, the second international marine pollution response exercise carried out within the Interreg IPA ADRION ASAP – Adriatic Sensitive Areas Protection mechanism project.
On 24 September, the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, together with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the Central European Initiative (CEI) Executive Secretariat, hosted at the Italian Embassy in Belgrade the presentation of the latest activities and results of the CEI Fund at the EBRD, with a particular focus on its operations and impact in Serbia.
On 23 September, Secretary General Franco Dal Mas participated in the Sixth Summit of the "International Crimea Platform", held in New York on the margins of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly.
On 23 September in Tirana, the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the CEI-Executive Secretariat (CEI-ES) presented the latest activities and results of the CEI Fund at the EBRD, with a particular focus on its operations and impact in Albania.
On 22 September, the South-Eastern Europe Health Network (SEEHN) opened the workshop Amplify the RHDCs' Voice: Strengthening Advocacy and Awareness Capacities for Public Health Impact in SEEHN Member States in Struga, Republic of North Macedonia, running until 24 September. 
On 22 September 2026 in Chisinau, the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the CEI-Executive Secretariat (CEI-ES) presented the latest activities and results of the CEI Fund at the EBRD, with a particular focus on its operations and impact in Moldova.
On 21 September in New York, Secretary General Franco Dal Mas participated in the meeting of the "Friends of the Western Balkans", convened by Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Antonio Tajani on the margins of the 81st United Nations General Assembly, in the presence of European Parliament President Roberta Metsola.
On 17 September 2026 in Udine, Secretary General Franco Dal Mas participated in the Forum on Regional Cooperation in Central, Eastern and Balkan Europe, organised by the Rotary Club of Udine, where he addressed the theme of Europe’s reunification, from the Western Balkans to Ukraine and Moldova, and the opportunities this process can offer to North-East Italy and the Autonomous Friuli Venezia Giulia Region.

The CEI-Executive Secretariat (CEI-ES) is looking for a qualified Project Expert to join the team of the Project Management Office (PMO) and contribute to the implementation of the following projects:

The 31st edition of the “Nicolae Titulescu” International Courses for Young Diplomats is taking place in Bucharest on 13–19 September 2026, bringing together young diplomats and experts for exchanges on current international affairs and diplomacy. 
On 15 September 2026, Secretary General Franco Dal Mas took part in the SEE Observatory Annual Forum, held in Trieste under the title Accelerating the integration of the Western Balkans as a strategic choice for the future of Europe.

The Ambassador of Ukraine to Italy, Ihor Brusylo, visited the CEI-Executive Secretariat in Trieste on 14 September 2026. He was welcomed by Secretary General Franco Dal Mas for talks focusing on Ukraine's role within the CEI, the Organisation's continued commitment to the country, and prospects for enhanced cooperation ahead of Ukraine's foreseen CEI Presidency next year.

On 9 September, ANSA, Italy’s News Agency, organised the Conference “The Balkans Meet in Trieste” under the CEI patronage.

On 9 September 2026, Albania’s Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Ferit Hoxha, visited the CEI - Executive Secretariat in Trieste today, where he was welcomed by Secretary General Franco Dal Mas.

The BIOSTARS project is launching the BIOSTARS Youth Innovators Call, a new initiative aimed at identifying and supporting young people with innovative ideas and early-stage projects capable of contributing to more sustainable, resilient and dynamic rural territories across the Mediterranean.

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