Nicușor Dan, the first message since the outbreak of war in the Middle East. What does it convey to the Romanians stuck in the areas affected by the conflict

President Nicușor Dan wrote in a message on X that Romania is “completely safe and not under any direct threat”. He appeals to Romanians stuck in Middle Eastern countries to remain calm and listen to the instructions received both from the local authorities and from the Romanian authorities.

President Nicușor Dan says that although “the current regional security context in the Middle East has significantly degraded, our country is out of any danger.”

The Romanian president's message has no reference to Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in the attack launched by the US and Israel. Iran is not named, the only localization made by the president is related to the “Middle East.”

“The institutions of the Romanian state responsible for foreign policy and security monitor the evolution of the situation and take all the necessary measures in such circumstances”, according to the president.

The president says that currently a priority is the safety of Romanians in conflict zones.

“I am telling Romanian citizens and tourists in the area to stay calm, to follow the instructions and messages sent by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the local authorities of the states they are in. A crisis cell is operating at the MFA whose objective is to identify the safest and fastest options for the repatriation of those who have been stranded as a result of the closure of the airspace in the Middle East region”, announced Nicușor Dan.

“Romania will continue to act responsibly, in coordination with our partners, for stability and security. Respecting the rights and protecting civilians remain fundamental priorities,” added the president.