As a recognition of the effort made to strengthen university, scientific, and cultural cooperation between France and Romania, the Rector of "Dunarea de Jos" University of Galati, prof. dr. eng. Puiu - Lucian Georgescu, was awarded the medal "Ordre des Palmes Académiques" in the rank of Officer by her Excellency, Mrs. Laurence Auer, Ambassador of the French Republic in Romania on April 3, 2023.

The ceremony, organized at the University headquarters, was followed by her Excellency’s visit to the Central University Library and to the REXDAN Research Centre.  The presentation of the laboratories and platforms within in the REXDAN Research Centre, completed by the presentation of the REXDAN Research Vessel, under construction at ATG Giurgiu Shipyard, opened new opportunities for developing partnerships and for joint research projects.