The Supreme Council for National Defense (CSAT) examined on Monday two scenarios for the future of the Praid salt mine – one for restoring the old facility, the other for setting up a new mine for visitors and a new production mine, the Presidential Administration announced.

The CSAT meeting, which was chaired by President Nicusor Dan, looked at the dire situation at the Praid salt mine – an important component of Romania’s economic and strategic infrastructure – and also assessed the information provided by the Ministry of the Interior, the Ministry of Economy, Digital Transformation, Entrepreneurship and Tourism, and the Ministry of Environment, Waters and Forestry on the recent incidents and possible vulnerabilities affecting the citizens’ safety, the operation of the facilities, and compliance with environmental and exploitation regulations.

„The Praid salt mine is not only an economic site, but also has a significant social and tourist impact. Maintaining its safe operation is essential for protecting employees, the local community, and natural resources. Under these circumstances, the members of the CSAT also evaluated two scenarios for its future, one providing for the restoration of the old mine, the other proposing the setting up of a new mine for visitors and a new production mine as well,” the Presidential Administration said.

AGERPRES