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Prime Minister Nicolae-Ionel Ciucă received today the visit of HRH The Prince of Wales at Victoria Palace

Prime Minister Nicolae-Ionel Ciucă received today the visit of HRH The Prince of Wales at Victoria Palace.

HRH The Prince of Wales, who is on a visit to our country, expressed interest in Romania's security situation in the context of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The concerns expressed by His Royal Highness were mainly over the threat to the world food security posed by the Russian blockade of the ports of Odessa and Mykolayiv.

The visiting senior royal was also interested in Romania's green and renewable energy policies and its approach to reducing carbon dioxide emissions. His Royal Highness recommended his Initiative "Sustainable Markets Initiative” as a solution to bringing together companies that have engaged in commercial activities to reduce pollution and carbon dioxide emissions.

Prime Minister Nicolae -Ionel Ciucă made an extensive presentation of Romania's efforts to support Ukraine in every way: taking in and hosting refugees, supporting internally displaced Ukrainian citizens and those who defend their country, and supporting Ukrainian grain exports. Prime Minister also presented an assessment of the on-site military situation in Ukraine and of the prospects and threats generated in the Black Sea region.

On the same occasion, Prime Minister Nicolae -Ionel Ciucă expressed Romania's openness to supporting green energy investments, especially offshore wind projects British companies are expected to invest in, in the next period.

HRH The Prince of Wales voiced his special appreciation for the support provided by the Romanian citizens to Ukrainian refugees, as well as for the Romanians' manifestation of solidarity and sympathy which have impressed the entire world. His Royal Highness also conveyed the appreciation enjoyed by the Romanians who live in the UK and who contribute through their work to well-being and economic development. In turn, Prime Minister Nicolae -Ionel Ciucă emphasized the importance of supporting the Romanian community in the UK from the perspective of protecting their legal rights.