07.11.2025 20:12
After the meeting with Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, Romanian Foreign Minister Oana Toiu spoke at a joint press conference, stating, "We support Turkey's EU candidacy. Turkey's full membership in the EU is a very important point for ensuring security in the Black Sea."
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Romania's Foreign Minister Oana Toiu spoke at a joint press conference held after her meeting with Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Noting that Bucharest is hosting the NATO Industry Forum, Toiu expressed that they are conducting an active dialogue with Turkey and their desire to deepen and expand cooperation alongside their strategic partnership.
"WE WANT TO FURTHER INCREASE COOPERATION WITH TURKEY"
Toiu reminded that next year will mark the 15th anniversary of the strategic partnership between Turkey and Romania, stating, "We have once again decided to hold the High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council (YDSK) in Bucharest today. We will host this meeting next year. I also conveyed the invitation of Romanian President Nicuor Dan to President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan." she said.
Toiu stated that they are in a position as the most important country with which Turkey cooperates outside the EU, emphasizing that they want to further increase cooperation through investments. She mentioned that they aim to increase both the volume and number of commercial relations, stating that her country offers cooperative facilitation for foreign investments, especially in the defense industry.
"WE SUPPORT TURKEY'S EU CANDIDACY"
Pointing to Romania's cooperation with both Turkey and Bulgaria within NATO, Toiu said, "This trilateral cooperation can be expanded not only within NATO but also to different areas. This can serve as an example for other countries. We support Turkey's EU candidacy. Turkey's full membership in the EU is a very important point for ensuring security in the Black Sea." she stated.
Toiu expressed that they also addressed the recent situation in Gaza, stating, "We discussed the issue of cooperation between the USA, Qatar, and Egypt. We thank Turkey for its support in the release of hostages. Romania will also continue its support for the timely delivery of humanitarian aid and the care of children in need of treatment. We will continue our efforts for a just and sustainable peace." she said.
THANK YOU TO TURKEY FOR 'BLACK SEA'
Thanking Turkey for its role in ensuring the security of the Black Sea, Toiu said, "We have regional efforts. At the same time, as two allied countries in NATO, we are working hard to develop the economic foundation. We also want to evaluate the potential in the Black Sea." she stated. Toiu noted that discussions on how to expand security in the Black Sea took place at the NATO Industries Forum held the day before and yesterday, expressing their desire to enable economic cooperation and their appreciation for joint investments.
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