Romanian President Nicușor Dan greeted by enthusiastic crowd in Cluj on way to Poland summit

Romanian President Nicușor Dan found himself surrounded by enthusiastic supporters in Cluj-Napoca late Wednesday, engaging with them for nearly an hour despite the late hour. The impromptu meet-and-greet occurred as Dan was traveling to Poland to attend an international summit.

Dan arrived in Cluj-Napoca around 9 p.m. via military aircraft, shortly after attending a reception hosted by the U.S. Embassy. His stop in Cluj was not part of his official agenda. During his brief visit, he also had an informal dinner with organizers of the Techsylvania technology conference.

Speaking to journalists present, Dan explained his journey to Poland for the Eastern Flank Summit. He emphasized the meeting's importance for Romania, particularly concerning protection against drone and general threats emanating from Russia. "It is important for us to emphasize that we need to bring capabilities both to the south and especially to the Black Sea," he stated. He also mentioned that his stop in Cluj was due to an invitation for the Techsylvania dinner.

The summit in Gdansk, Poland, scheduled for Thursday, June 26, will focus on coordinating efforts among EU member states bordering Russia. The goal is to implement the Readiness 2030 plan and other European instruments aimed at enhancing the defense capabilities of the EU and its defense industry.