Romanian authorities must find the best way to communicate to the U.S. administration that the Romanian nation and political class continue to share the same values promoted by the United States, and that strategic projects can be developed in the bilateral economic relation to the benefit of both countries, said Deputy Prime Minister Catalin Predoiu, Minister of the Interior and interim chair of the National Liberal Party (PNL).
He was asked about the possible dismissal of Foreign Minister Emil Hurezeanu and whether the appointment of a special envoy for the U.S. relationship is necessary.
„I believe that we need to define more clearly the subject of the discussion, which is not a personal one. The United States has provided Romania with security for years. They have provided direct security and security through NATO. Under the umbrella of this security, Romania has developed with its own forces, with European funds, and with foreign investments, including from America. And we want this to continue. Also, our nation, the Romanian people, and the political class have shared and continue to share the same values that the United States promotes worldwide. On the other hand, we want the peace negotiations that the United States is intensively conducting to be successful. We stand alongside the United States in this effort,” said Catalin Predoiu.
He added that Romania can present a series of economic projects through which the commercial and economic relationship with the United States can be developed, with strategic projects benefiting both countries.
„Well, all of these things need to be communicated as quickly and as structured as possible. And the discussion is about finding the best formula to do that. This is what it’s about, not about one career or another. (…) I explained the essentials to you, that it’s not about changing one minister or another, but about finding the best way to communicate exactly what I explained,” Predoiu said.
Predoiu made the statements as he left the General Assembly of the National Union of County Councils of Romania in Chitorani, Prahova County.
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