Romania's foreign minister urges Middle East ceasefire as thousands seek repatriation

Romanian foreign minister Oana Ţoiu stated during an interview for the Polish media that European diplomacy should insist on “a negotiated temporary ceasefire” in the Middle East to allow the evacuation of civilians.

Her statements come as about 3,000 Romanian citizens are asking the authorities for help with returning to the country after the outbreak of war in the Middle East. According to the Foreign Ministry, about 16,000 Romanians are in the wider region.