Throughout history, gifts, honors, and insignias have played a significant role in international relations among states. The bestowel of gifts may serve the purpose of maintaining friendly relationships, as well as acknowledging the superiority of another state or striving for peace. While the tradition of bestowel honors emerged later, it particularly became a prominent diplomatic tool during the 19th century within the Ottoman Empire’s foreign relations. Sultan Abdulhamid II effectively employed the strategy of sending honors and gifts to counterpart states in his foreign policy. Following Romania’s attainment of independence, a period of amicable commenced between the Ottoman Empire and Romania. During this period, there is evidence of mutual exchange of honors and gifts between the Sultan and the King. Sultan Abdulhamid II awarded honors to numerous Romanian statesmen, including the King and Queen of Romania. Similarly, King Carol I of Romania also bestowed honors upon the Sultan and several Ottoman leaders. Furthermore, Sultan Abdulhamid II sent two Arabian horses as gifts to King Carol I, who later reciprocated by sending nine well-bred shepherd dogs to Istanbul a few years later. This study aims to elucidate how honors and gifts were effectively utilized in Sultan Abdulhamid II’s foreign policy, using the example of Romania. Additionally, an examination will be conducted on the ceremonial presentation of a gift sent to the King of Romania.