June 14, 2025 UPDATE (2)

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Newsroom, 14.06.2025, 17:25

WARNING –The Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Saturday announced it is closely following the security developments in the Middle East. The Ministry expressed deep concern about the possible repercussions on the security situation in the region and believes that any additional escalation could have dramatic consequences in an already volatile context. At the same time, Romania remains committed to maintaining stability in the Middle East and urges all parties to show restraint and return to diplomacy. We firmly support a diplomatic and negotiated solution regarding the Iranian nuclear program– the Ministry also adds in a release, announcing that Romania will continue to coordinate closely with its allies and partners. The ministry’s immediate concern is the safety of Romanian citizens in the region. At the same time, the embassies and consular offices of Romania are fully mobilized and ready to provide assistance.

SCHENGEN – Romania’s Foreign Minister, Emil Hurezeanu, attended Saturday’s anniversary ceremony marking 40 years since the creation of the Schengen Area, hosted by the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. According to a Ministry statement, in his speech, Minister Hurezeanu emphasized the historical importance of Romania’s Schengen membership and its role in strengthening the cohesion, unity and resilience of the European project. This is the first anniversary for Romania as a full Schengen member, after our country joined the area on January 1, 2025. At the same time, Emil Hurezeanu highlighted the importance of the Schengen area for the protection of freedoms and increasing the prosperity of European citizens, as well as the common responsibility to protect free movement and strengthen European internal security. (VP)