

Union of the Principalities of Moldavia and Wallachia (January 24, 1859)
Congratulations to Romania on the Anniversary of the "Small Union", the Union of the Danube Principalities of Moldavia and Wallachia under Prince Alexandru Ioan Cuza, whose knowledge of Greek and his Greek descent from his mother's side is another proof of the common route and close historical ties between our two peoples and countries.
It is also noted, with due respect and in honor of the memory of one of our great national benefactors (of Philekpedeftiki Etería, i.e. the Greek Society for Promoting Education and Learning), that the great National Vision of Romanian patriots for the Unification of the two Principalities, actively supported by France, was realised also with the contribution of Apostolos Arsakis (of Greek Descent), later Minister of Foreign Affairs of the United Principalities.