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România nu va participa la un summit de urgență organizat la Paris despre situația din Ucraina. Președintele interimar Ilie Bolojan va rămâne în țară. România nu a fost invitată la aceste discuții. Consilierul Cristian Diaconescu a explicat că întâlnirea este informală și nu se vor discuta probleme de securitate regională specifice României.
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Romania will not participate in an emergency summit held in Paris on the situation in Ukraine. Interim President Ilie Bolojan will remain in the country. Romania was not invited to these discussions. Adviser Cristian Diaconescu explained that the meeting is informal and will not address regional security issues specific to Romania.
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Question 1: Who will stay in Romania during the Paris summit on Ukraine?
Interim President Ilie Bolojan will stay in Romania.
Question 2: Why was Romania not invited to the Paris summit?
Romania was not invited because the meeting is informal and will not discuss Romania's specific regional security issues.
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▌17/02/2025
Romania will notably not be represented at the emergency summit in Paris, called by French President Emmanuel Macron, which focuses on the situation in Ukraine. According to Romanian media outlets, interim President Ilie Bolojan will remain in the country and continue with his planned agenda, as the nation has reportedly not been invited to participate in the discussions.
The summit, scheduled for Monday, February 17, is regarded as a crucial meeting among European leaders to address the ongoing unrest in Ukraine, particularly given its proximity to Romanian borders. According to various sources, the summit is convened in response to recent statements by former U.S. President Donald Trump regarding peace efforts in Ukraine, further highlighting its significance amid preparations by the U.S. and Russia for peace talks in Saudi Arabia.
Romania Absent from Macron's Paris Summit on Ukraine (Illustration)
Presidential advisor Cristian Diaconescu provided clarity on the absence of Romanian representation, highlighting that the discussions at the Paris summit are expected to involve a familiar group of leaders who have met previously. Diaconescu emphasized that the meeting is informal and decisions specific to regional security, including Romania's concerns regarding the Eastern flank, are not expected to be addressed. Instead, the discussions will focus on Europe's defensive capabilities for Ukraine and potential NATO alignment strategies.
Despite not being part of the Paris summit, Romania maintains effective diplomatic communication with its French partners and remains engaged on crucial security topics. Diaconescu reassured that Romania's strategic partnership with the United States remains robust with no sign of diminishing interest under Trump's administration. He further noted that although Romania is not directly participating, its stance remains firm against any divisive European actions.
In addressing public concerns, Diaconescu urged that the summit should not be seen as a source of division or dramatization. He indicated that Romania's absence should not be interpreted as a lack of involvement, but rather a testament to the continuity of its policies and ongoing behind-the-scenes efforts. Meanwhile, developments on Romania’s involvement are anticipated in the coming days as diplomatic discussions progress.
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