The Romanian Foreign Ministry underlines that Romania is defending its farmers by taking a stance against imports from Ukraine, while maintaining its support for the neighboring country.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) says Romania is protecting its farmers by taking a clear stance on food imports from Ukraine in its trade relations with the EU, saying a revised agreement including safeguard clauses and quality standards is under discussion. Discussions at EU level are focusing on the impact of the war on Ukrainian agriculture and the effects on the EU's internal market, and Romania is working across ministries to support local interests.