- The Alexandrion Foundation has offered its support to the Romanian authorities, national higher education institutions, religious institutions and international organisations involved in humanitarian causes.
- Alexandrion Group has ended its partnership with the Russian-based vodka producer Beluga Group, taking on financial losses of approximately 1 million euros.
Alexandrion Group is strongly involved in supporting those affected by the war in Ukraine, through a series of humanitarian actions carried out via the Alexandrion Foundation. In order to increase the impact of these actions and to provide help to as many people as possible who are directly affected by the crisis in Ukraine, the Alexandrion Foundation is in contact with the Romanian authorities, national higher education institutions, religious institutions and international organisations involved in humanitarian causes.
“We are living through extremely difficult and sad moments for humanity, moments that, unfortunately, are not unfamiliar to me. Although I have lived in Romania for almost 40 years, the experiences I lived through in my native country, Syria, a beautiful country but so severely tested by war, will always remain imprinted in my mind and in my soul. I know what it means to be constantly afraid that you could lose your life or, even worse, that at any moment you could lose your parents, grandparents, siblings, friends. It is a feeling that is hard to describe and impossible to feel if you have not lived through such an experience. I am shaken by the suffering of the Ukrainian refugees, by the uncertainty and fear in which they live, because I know them very well. I feel these people to be as close to me as my own relatives. That is precisely why I want to do everything possible to help as many of them as I can,” said Mr Nawaf Salameh, Founding President of Alexandrion Group and President of the Alexandrion Foundation.
The Alexandrion Foundation has contacted universities in several parts of the country, including Suceava, in order to run, in partnership, support programmes for Ukrainian students, master’s students and doctoral students who are already studying in Romania, as well as for those who have taken refuge here. They will also be able to apply for the internship programmes implemented by the Alexandrion Foundation and for open positions within the Group. Through these programmes, the Alexandrion Foundation will help young people who are studying not to give up their professional aspirations in the face of the crisis they are going through. Moreover, these young people will have the opportunity to gain professional experience and earn an income at Alexandrion Group.
The Alexandrion Foundation has made available to the Romanian authorities the entire space formerly occupied by the SABER 1789 Distilleries in Rădăuți (Suceava County), to be organised in support of Ukrainian refugees. The entire production activity of the SABER 1789 Distilleries was transferred several years ago to the Alexandrion Saber 1789 Distilleries in Bucov (Prahova County), in the Dealu Mare region.
The Alexandrion Group’s business partners from Ukraine, together with their families, will be accommodated at the Rhein & CIE Azuga 1892 Cellars in Azuga (Prahova County). Two refugee families are already accommodated at the Cellars, and the Group’s representatives are also in permanent contact with the other partners in order to take them in immediately, should this be necessary. In addition, the Alexandrion Foundation will provide logistical and operational support to all of the Group’s partners, Ukrainian businesspeople, who wish to continue their activity safely from Romania.
“It is very important for Ukrainian businesspeople to continue their activity, so that they can contribute to the recovery of the economy when this crisis comes to an end and can also help those around them. We will offer them all the support they need: we will help them open bank accounts, we will put them in touch with legal advisers and we will do everything necessary on the business side so that they do not have to interrupt their activity,” added Mr Nawaf Salameh.
Furthermore, as regards commercial operations, Alexandrion Group has ended its partnership with the Russian-based vodka producer Beluga Group.
“In the current context, we can no longer continue our partnership with Beluga Group. I am an entrepreneur who owns a global business and who understands very well that it is vital for entrepreneurs from all corners of the world to be responsible and courageous at this time and to act quickly. I am ready to take on losses of almost 1 million euros, the value of the stock purchased from Beluga Group, in order to stand 100% with those who are doing everything possible to bring this crisis to an end as soon as possible,” concluded Mr Nawaf Salameh.
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About Alexandrion Group
Alexandrion Group is a leader in the production and distribution of spirits and wines in Romania and the only single malt producer in the country. The Group has a history of over 200 years in the local spirits industry, producing some of the strongest brands in Romania at the ALEXANDRION SABER 1789 DISTILLERIES, recognised both nationally and internationally for their quality and refinement. The product portfolio includes traditional Romanian drinks and international products. Alexandrion 5* and 7*, the famous Brâncoveanu XO, VS and VSOP vinars, the SABER Elyzia fruit liqueur, the Zolmyr fruit distillate, Kreskova Vodka and other products have secured the Group’s position as leader of the Romanian spirits and traditional drinks market. Since 2018, the Group has expanded its activity, completing its portfolio with still and sparkling wines produced by The Iconic Estate Winery. For more information, please visit www.alexandriongroup.com.
About the Alexandrion Foundation
The Alexandrion Foundation was established as a result of the numerous social activities carried out by the companies within Alexandrion Group. Projects have been run under the umbrella of the Alexandrion Foundation for over 20 years. The Alexandrion Foundation follows the evolution of Alexandrion Group. The Alexandrion Foundation has actively supported culture since 2014 through the Constantin Brâncoveanu Awards and honours excellence through the Constantin Brâncoveanu Diaspora Awards and the Constantin Brâncoveanu International Awards. Through the Matei Brâncoveanu Awards, the Alexandrion Foundation recognises the development potential of young people, for research and exceptional achievements in their field of activity. Over time, the Foundation has also left its mark in supporting the performance of Romanian sport. The Alexandrion Trophies have honoured the international performance of Romanian athletes since 2016. The Foundation stood alongside the Romanian Olympic and Sports Committee at the Olympic Games from 2004 to 2012, seeking to encourage young athletes to achieve the best possible results.
