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Israeli FM congratulates Romania’s new government, vows closer ties

Gideon Sa'ar
Israeli minister of foreign affairs Gideon Saar hold a press conference at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Jerusalem, Sept. 8, 2026. Credit: Chaim Goldberg/Flash90.
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Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar on Tuesday congratulated Romania on the formation of its new government under Prime Minister Luca Niculescu, and expressed his intention to strengthen bilateral ties.

Sa’ar said he looked forward to working closely with newly appointed Foreign Minister Dan Neculăescu to bolster the “longstanding friendship and strategic partnership” between Israel and Romania.

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