Tudor Chiuariu, Minister of Justice, Romanian Government:

"The duration of the procedures in Romania is too long. We will try to reduce it through legislative measures, but also this kind of alternative ways of settling disputes is very important. We have to create a culture where all the citizens know about this method, about mediation, know the benefits of mediation, and will come to mediators in order to settle disputes with few costs and in a reasonable time."

Piet Hein Donner, former Minister of Justice, The Netherlands:

“During my period in office I’ve been involved in changing legislation in order to promote mediation as an alternative to the judicial process. I firmly think that mediation - not as a substitute for the court system, but as an alternative that can be offered to people - will prove a much more satisfying way of getting conflicts out of the social system.”

Dr. Larry Fong – Past President of the Association for Conflict Resolution, Family Mediation Canada and the Academy of Mediators

In my world travels, I note the great importance of mediation. Everywhere I go, in any culture there is conflict. All people want to resolve conflict in a way that best meets the needs of all through harmony, integrity and respect. Best wishes to the people of Romania!