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Dan Neculăescu will participate in the European Union Foreign Affairs Council on Monday

Ana Maria Eftene

15 November 2026, 15:52

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Ministrul Afacerilor Externe, Dan Neculăescu FOTO: Facebook / Dan Neculăescu

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Romanian Foreign Minister Dan Neculăescu will participate on Monday, 16 November 2026, in the meeting of the Foreign Affairs Council of the European Union, where he will advocate strengthening the security of the Black Sea and a coordinated European response to regional risks.

During the meeting, the head of Romanian diplomacy will highlight the strategic importance of the Black Sea for the security of the entire European Union. Against the backdrop of repeated incidents and threats to commercial navigation, Romania will support guaranteeing freedom of navigation and accelerating the operationalization of the Black Sea Maritime Security Hub, according to a press release

Dan Neculăescu will also reaffirm the need to achieve peace in Ukraine and maintain multidimensional support for this country, in view of the cold season. The cited source also notes that the minister will support the European Union's active involvement in peace efforts and will present Romania's contribution to these efforts to his counterparts.

The minister's program also includes participation in the meeting on transregional security and connectivity, with a focus on the Black Sea region. Bilateral meetings with foreign ministers from partner states and with European Union officials are also scheduled.

Context: Romania previously requested anti-drone support from NATO and pushed for an EU initiative for a regional security center in the Black Sea

Before the EU meeting, President Nicușor Dan announced that the North Atlantic Alliance had convened to assess security in the Black Sea and discuss measures to protect navigation, trade, and energy infrastructure. He requested additional support from the allies to combat drones, as well as surveillance and reconnaissance, also mentioning an incident on October 17, when two Romanian F-16 aircraft allegedly intercepted and shot down two drones that had illegally entered the area over Sulina.

In the same context, Nicușor Dan requested the European Union’s support for establishing a regional security center in cooperation with Bulgaria, with a role in information sharing, risk assessment, and coordinating the response to threats.

On the diplomatic front, Dan Neculăescu recently took over the Foreign Affairs portfolio and made strengthening defense on the eastern flank a priority, emphasizing the strategic importance of the Black Sea and the need for joint efforts at NATO and EU level.