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Romania continues to support Ukraine

Upon meeting with EU ambassadors to Bucharest, Foreign Minister Emil Hurezeanu reiterated Romania’s support for neighboring Ukraine

Minister Emil Hurezeanu meeting with EU ambassadors / Credits: mae.ro
Minister Emil Hurezeanu meeting with EU ambassadors / Credits: mae.ro

, 13.03.2025, 13:50

On Wednesday, Romania’s Foreign Minister, Emil Hurezeanu attended a working meeting of EU ambassadors accredited to Bucharest. According to a Foreign Ministry press release, in the context of the war in neighboring Ukraine and the decisions of EU political leaders during the latest meetings, Emil Hurezeanu highlighted Romania’s support for strengthening the EU’s security and defense policy. Such steps need to be carried out in cooperation with NATO, Minister Hurezeanu argued, reiterating the importance of a robust trans-Atlantic partnership, which, the official says, is key for European security and prosperity. According to the Foreign Ministry, Minister Hurezeanu emphasized Romania’s support for continuing multilateral support for neighboring Ukraine. At the same time, Emil Hurezeanu highlighted Bucharest’s contribution to achieving a just and lasting peace, in accordance with the principles of international law.

 

On the other hand, Emil Hurezeanu reiterated Romania’s support for the continuation of the EU enlargement process and stressed the importance of the EU accession of both the Eastern and Western Balkan partners, based on their own merits. As for the neighboring Republic of Moldova, Emil Hurezeanu referred to the EU integration efforts undertaken by this state and highlighted the need for continued support from the EU and Member States for Chișinău’s efforts in that direction. The Romanian Foreign Minister also hailed the latest developments at the level of the European Parliament regarding the approval of the Facility for the Republic of Moldova. On the other hand, on the sidelines of his meeting with EU ambssadors, Emil Hurezeanu stressed the importance of the objective of developing European economic competitiveness by consolidating the single market, promoting innovation and connectivity. Minister Hurezeanu highlighted the need for the future EU Multiannual Financial Framework to respond to the priorities set at EU level in the 2024-2029 Strategic Agenda. In this context, the Romanian official underlined the important role of the Cohesion Policy and the Common Agricultural Policy, which he regards as essential instruments for creating a solid basis for implementing competitiveness policies and for achieving convergence at European level.

 

Last month, interim president Ilie Bolojan also told ambassadors accredited toBucharest that the main directions of Romanian foreign policy remain unchanged. He recalled Romania’s strategic partnership with the United States of America, but also the country’s NATO and EU membership. “We remain a country that firmly believes in the future of the European Union. We remain pro-Atlantic and a responsible allied state”, Ilie Bolojan gave assurances. (VP)

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