Ukraine and Romania to convene commission on national minority rights
The foreign ministers of Ukraine and Romania, Andrii Sybiha and Dan Niculescu, agreed to convene an intergovernmental commission on the protection of the rights of national minorities in Ukraine as soon as possible. The parties discussed this issue in the context of negotiations on Ukraine’s accession to the European Union.
According to Censor.NET, Sybiha reported this on the social media platform X.
The talks took place on November 5 in Bucharest. According to the Ukrainian minister, the parties discussed ensuring the rights of members of the Romanian national minority in accordance with European standards.
"We discussed ensuring the rights of members of our national minorities in accordance with high European standards. We agreed to convene the relevant intergovernmental commission as soon as possible," Sybiha wrote.
He also stressed the importance of opening the two remaining EU negotiation clusters for Ukraine by the end of the year and thanked Romania for its support of Ukraine’s path toward European integration.
What Else Did the Ministers Discuss?
In addition to issues related to national minorities and European integration, the foreign ministers discussed increasing pressure on Russia, strengthening Ukraine’s defense and resilience, and restoring freedom of navigation in the Black Sea.
Special attention was given to joint projects in the areas of energy security, the development of cross-border transportation, and the expansion of transportation and transit capacity.
"We have a shared interest in practical projects to strengthen energy security, improve cross-border connectivity, and expand transportation and transit capacity," the Ukrainian minister noted.
