Germany supports Romania’s bid to become a full member of Schengen,
\nGermany’s Chancellor Olaf Scholz said upon meeting his Romanian counterpart,
\nMarcel Ciolacu. The Romanian Prime Minister paid a two-day visit to Berlin,
\nhailing Germany’s unconditional support for Bucharest’s efforts to join the visa-free
\ntravel area and outlining the main lines of cooperation between the two states.
\nThe two officials also discussed security on NATO’s eastern flank and the
\nupcoming NATO summit due in Vilnius next week. Support for consolidating NATO’s
\neastern flank is exemplary, Chancellor Scholz argued, saying that Romania is a
\ntrusted ally and partner. As regards bilateral ties, the German official said
\nthe two countries enjoy very good and close relations, while bilateral
\neconomic prospects are encouraging. In turn, Marcel Ciolacu said he wants to
\nreduce the trade deficit between the two countries:<\/p>\n
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We discussed economic cooperation and vistas for development including in
\nterms of trade as well as investments, by using European resources as well.
\nGermany is Romania’s top trade partner. There is, however, great potential for
\ndevelopment between the two countries and together we have identified ways to
\nwork together to cover the emerging markets. For instance, we will actively
\ntake part in the reconstruction of Ukraine and help support the development of
\nMoldova. In this context, I want to stress our full support for Ukraine.<\/p>\n
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Germany has expressed an interest to invest in the petrochemical sector
\nin Romania, in the production of fertilizers as well as the raw materials
\nindustry. Marcel CIolacu’s visit to Germany also included meetings with
\nrepresentatives of the Bundestag, the German business and defense sectors and
\nthe Romanian diaspora. According to the Romanian Prime Minister, German
\ninvestment is expected in such fields as construction materials and foodstuffs.
\nAs regards green energy, Marcel Ciolacu recalled Romania is developing a wind
\npark on the Black Sea, arguing that once the proper legislation is adopted,
\nlarge corporations in this field might be interested to invest. Marcel Ciolacu
\nalso presented the main projects of the Government addressing the Romanian community
\nin Germany. We need to find ways to develop a communication between this
\ncommunity and those at home. We will come up with a start-up program for the
\nDiaspora, the Prime Minister also said. (VP)<\/p>\n
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