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Telephone conversation between Minister of Foreign Affairs Luminița Odobescu and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken

Romania - Ministry of Foreign Affairs

09/07/23

Minister of Foreign Affairs Luminița Odobescu and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken held a telephone conversation on Thursday, September 7, at the initiative of the American side, on the consequences for Romania of the Russian attacks on Ukrainian river ports.

The head of Romanian diplomacy welcomed US and Allied support and solidarity with Romania and stressed the importance of keeping developments in the Black Sea and the region under NATO's watch.

Minister of Foreign Affairs Luminița Odobescu and Secretary of State Blinken referred to the importance of continuing bilateral discussions and coordination on security issues and NATO's current agenda.

The two dignitaries underlined the excellent level of bilateral cooperation and the shared interest in adding new dimensions to the bilateral relationship, with a focus on energy cooperation.

The US Secretary of State underlined the solidarity with Romania and thanked Romania for its support to Ukraine and for the additional measures taken to facilitate the transit of Ukrainian grain through Romania. He appreciated Romania's interest and commitment in finding effective solutions in this context together with the US, the European Commission and Ukraine.

At the same time, he congratulated Romania for organizing the Three Seas Initiative Summit, a format that is strengthened by the co-optation of new participants and associates and aims to increase connectivity with the inclusion of Moldova and Ukraine.

The two dignitaries agreed to continue their close cooperation in the coming period.