Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu meets EU officials and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in Brussels.

The Romanian Prime Minister's working visit to Brussels marks the first meeting of a Romanian official with Mark Rutte in his capacity as NATO Secretary General. Among the topics discussed will be Romania's role in defending NATO's Eastern Flank and accession to the Schengen Area. Ciolacu will meet António Costa to discuss Romania's cooperation within the EU.