Author: Khalid Taimur Akram

Published: November 26, 2025

The foreign relations of Romania is the policy arm of the government of Romania which guides its interactions with other nations, their citizens, and foreign organizations, as well as its status as a member of the European Union (EU), the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), and other key international organizations.  Romania joined the European Union in 2007. Becoming part of the EU was not an easy job. Romania had to overcome significant obstacles to qualify for EU membership. Since 2007, it has become an active and responsible member state that is dedicated to strengthening EU unity, cooperation, and development. Even though Romania is not the largest member, still it plays an important role in improving regional stability, reducing economic gaps, and supporting political integration within Europe. Now the question is that how Romania is contributing to EU cohesion?

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Khalid Taimur Akram is International Relations Expert and Honorary Member of the Romanian Institute for Europe-Asia Studies – IRSEA.

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