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PM call with President of Romania Klaus Iohannis: 21 March 2022

Prime Minister Boris Johnson spoke to the President of Romania Klaus Iohannis.

• From: Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street and The Rt Hon Boris Johnson
• Published: 21 March 2022

This was published under the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

The Prime Minister spoke to the President of Romania Klaus Iohannis earlier today.

He welcomed Romania’s swift response to the humanitarian crisis caused by the invasion of Ukraine, and the leaders were united in condemning Putin’s truly barbaric offensive.

They discussed the impact of Putin’s invasion on regional stability, including Moldova and around the Black Sea, and resolved to work together to provide reassurance and increase security.

The Prime Minister reiterated the importance of the UK-Romania cooperation in response to the evolving crisis, and looked forward to meeting President Iohannis in person at the NATO leaders’ summit this week.

Published 21 March 2022