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Olaf Scholz, first visit to Romania. On the agenda - meetings with Klaus Iohannis and Maia Sandu

Chancellor Olaf Scholz will arrive on 3 April 2023 for a visit to Romania, the German Embassy in Bucharest informs in a press release, quoted by Digi24.ro. The German Chancellor will first be received in Bucharest by Romanian President Klaus Iohannis. Bilateral issues will be discussed, as well as European policy, security and energy topics. A joint press conference is planned after the talks. Afterwards, the two will also meet the President of the Republic of Moldova, Maia Sandu.

"After the meeting with Prime Minister Ciucă, Chancellor Scholz and President Iohannis will meet the President of the Republic of Moldova, Maia Sandu, for a joint discussion. During this meeting they will discuss issues of further support to the Republic of Moldova. A joint press conference is planned after the meeting", says the German Embassy in Romania.

"With this visit, together with our Romanian partners, we are sending an important signal of Europe's unity, especially in these difficult times of Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine. In addition to a number of bilateral topics, the discussions will focus on support and solidarity with Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova. I would like to thank Romania, our close partner and friend, for its support and readiness to help Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova", said German Ambassador to Romania Peer Gebauer.

The authorities in Chisinau have not yet confirmed President Maia Sandu's visit to Bucharest on 3 April.

This is the German Chancellor's first visit to Bucharest since taking office as head of the federal government.

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