Romania's foreign policy cannot be changed by an interim government, says Oana Țoiu

Romania's international agenda cannot be put on hold while internal political disputes are resolved, according to interim Foreign Minister Oana Țoiu. Speaking on Monday, Țoiu stressed that the European Union makes decisions weekly, and Romania must remain engaged.

"The international framework requires many decisions. And within the EU, decisions are made weekly. Obviously, not everything will stop waiting for [Romania] to clarify its own internal dispute. It is not in Romania's interest to stand on the sidelines for months regarding decisions that directly concern us," Țoiu stated.

She further clarified that an interim government cannot alter Romania's foreign policy direction. Instead, it must continue pursuing previously established objectives and strategies. Țoiu also highlighted consistent coordination with the president on foreign policy, refuting any information about disagreements among state leadership.

The interview took place on July 20th, where Țoiu discussed the complexities of maintaining foreign policy continuity amidst domestic political uncertainty.

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The international framework requires many decisions. And within the EU, decisions are made weekly. Obviously, not everything will stop waiting for [Romania] to clarify its own internal dispute. It is not in Romania's interest to stand on the sidelines for months regarding decisions that directly concern us.