5 August 16:32
Former Prime Minister Adrian Nastase pays tribute to Ion Iliescu, underlining his impact on Romanian history and his qualities as a leader: 'Probably many will cherish him even more after he is no more'
Raluca Ioana Draghici
Current Affairs
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Former Prime Minister Adrian Nastase expresses his regret after the death of Ion Iliescu, saying that he took with him a significant part of Romanian history. Nastase emphasizes Iliescu's statesman-like qualities as a statesman who knew how to build consensus and solve the problems of the post-1989 transition. Reflecting on their collaboration in 1990, Nastase recognizes the impact Iliescu had on his political career and urges young people to learn from his experiences. Concluding, Năstase conveys his condolences to the family and describes Iliescu as a "Pillar of the Citadel".
Sources
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