CEO of Moldovan Diaspora Business Alliance Ltd and Express Language Solutions Ltd

Group photograph of diplomats, academics, researchers and regional stakeholders attending the “Science Diplomacy and International Research Collaboration in the North West” seminar at Alliance Manchester Business School, University of Manchester, on 9 July 2026. Attendees pose in a conference room beside a Manchester Institute of Innovation Research banner, with the event title displayed on a screen behind them. The seminar explored place-based science diplomacy, European research collaboration and stronger links between universities, industry, public authorities and the diplomatic community.

Science Diplomacy at the University of Manchester

CEO, Express Language Solutions Ltd, CEO, Moldovan Diaspora Business Alliance Ltd, EN, Honorary Consul of Moldova in Manchester

Science has become one of the most powerful tools of modern diplomacy.

Returning to the University of Manchester as Honorary Consul of the Republic of Moldova reminded me that universities are not simply places of learning.

They are places where international partnerships begin, innovation flourishes and future economic opportunities are created.

Discover why science diplomacy may become one of the defining forces shaping UK–Moldova cooperation in the years ahead.

Dina Railean, Honorary Consul of the Republic of Moldova in Manchester and Stuart Cartwright, Partner at JMW Solicitors stand together at JMW Solicitors' Manchester office in front of a large "Welcome to JMW" display. The meeting focused on strengthening support for the Moldovan diaspora in the United Kingdom by exploring access to legal services through JMW Solicitors and its Lawshare network. Discussions also covered future collaboration between the Honorary Consulate of the Republic of Moldova in Manchester, Moldovan Diaspora Business Alliance Ltd, and JMW Solicitors to help connect Moldovan citizens and businesses with trusted legal advice across a wide range of practice areas.

One Month of Service to the Moldovan Diaspora

CEO, Express Language Solutions Ltd, CEO, Moldovan Diaspora Business Alliance Ltd, EN, Honorary Consul of Moldova in Manchester

One month after the inauguration of the first Honorary Consulate of the Republic of Moldova in the United Kingdom, the focus has already shifted from ceremony to service. Discover how a new initiative to build a trusted network of professional advisers aims to provide practical support for the Moldovan diaspora across the UK.

New Opportunities Between the UK and Moldova

CEO, Express Language Solutions Ltd, EN, Honorary Consul of Moldova in Manchester, Salford President, Greater Manchester Chamber, Trade News

From Dialogue to Delegation: Building the Next Chapter of UK–Moldova Trade Relations Why Moldova Matters More Than Ever International trade rarely begins with contracts. It begins with conversations. It begins with relationships. Most importantly, it begins with people who are willing to explore opportunities beyond familiar markets. As Honorary Consul of the Republic of Moldova

Dina Railean, Honorary Consul of the Republic of Moldova in Manchester, United Kingdom, and CEO of Express Language Solutions Ltd, stands alongside educator and Romanian GCSE advocate Alesea Tudosan during a meeting focused on promoting Romanian language education in UK schools. Behind them are the flags of the Republic of Moldova and the United Kingdom, together with an Express Language Solutions banner highlighting the company's interpreting and translation services. The meeting explored collaboration opportunities in support of the campaign to introduce Romanian as a GCSE subject and strengthen educational, cultural, and linguistic ties between the UK, Moldova, and Romania.

Supporting Romanian Language Education in the UK. Supporting Trade

CEO, Express Language Solutions Ltd, EN, Honorary Consul of Moldova in Manchester, Salford President, Greater Manchester Chamber

A recent meeting between Honorary Consul Dina Railean and educator Alesea Tudosan highlighted the growing campaign to introduce Romanian as a GCSE subject in UK schools. Discover why language education matters not only for cultural identity, but also for international trade, academia, investment, and future UK–Moldova relations.

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