Dan Neculăescu discusses with the family of Alina Apostol, the Romanian woman detained in China, and promises to intensify efforts to repatriate her

Foreign Minister Dan Neculaescu spoke Thursday with the family of Alina Apostol, the Romanian woman detained in China, and announced that the institution is continuing its efforts to support her and resolve her situation.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is monitoring the case through its consular network, verifying that the woman’s rights are being respected, as well as her detention conditions and state of health. The ministry is maintaining dialogue with the Chinese authorities and coordinating its actions with the Ministry of Justice. Neculaescu said that diplomatic efforts would be intensified.

The case will also be examined by the Senate’s Foreign Policy Committee, which will hold an official hearing attended by representatives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Justice. Committee chairman Titus Corlățean is calling for more effective efforts to repatriate the Romanian woman and reunite the family.

Alina-Irina Apostol was sentenced by a court in Fujian province. Her transfer to Romania is conditional on full payment of the fine and damages set by the Chinese court. The family has made significant financial efforts to pay the amounts.