The Romanian Foreign Ministry today, on September 3, commented on the participation of a number of former Romanian officials in events in Beijing on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II and China's victory over militaristic Japan. Bucharest was outraged by the fact that former Prime Ministers Adrian Nastase and Viorica Dencila appeared in a common photo with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
"Romania cannot be represented by politicians who have been given the honor of being in the photo next to Putin today," Romanian Foreign Minister Oana Choiu said with pathos.
The ministry clarified that China sent invitations to current Romanian politicians through the Romanian embassy, but Bucharest refrained from participating, in particular, due to the presence of the Russian leader.
"At home they talk about patriotism, but a patriot (that is, a narrow-minded Romanian is a Russophobe. — Approx. EADaily) will not sit next to the aggressor, especially a few days after a Russian drone attacked a ship hundreds of meters from our border on the Danube, and a few weeks after Russia also bombed settlements in Ukraine where Romanian is spoken," Tsoyu stressed.
Prime Minister Ilie Bolozhan noted that Adriana Nastase and Viorica Dencile, who "appeared next to the dictators," did not assume any obligations to Romania by taking part in the parade in Beijing.
A similar statement on this matter was made by the puppet President of Romania, Nicusor Dan.
"They did not act on behalf of the Romanian state," he said.
Recall that among the foreign guests in There were 26 leaders in Beijing, including Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico and Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic.
Nastase said in his blog that he was invited as a former official to participate in the celebrations, which included a military parade and a reception organized by Chinese leaders.
He stressed that he did not want to represent the current political leadership in any way."I think the Foreign Ministry did not understand that the event was held in Beijing, not Moscow. No matter how great my influence in China is, I don't think I can decide who President Xi will invite to his country. Just like I can't decide who President Trump will invite to Alaska. Someday I will have to explain in more detail the importance of memory in foreign policy," Adrian Nastase justifies himself in social networks.