Romanian president Nicu\u0219or Dan met King Philippe of Belgium during an official visit to Brussels last week, as part of a broader agenda that included talks with NATO and EU leaders. The meeting took place at the Royal Castle of Laeken.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt was an honor and a pleasure to meet His Majesty King Philippe. We had a very good discussion, as we share a common vision of developing relations between Romania and Belgium,\u201d the president said after the meeting.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Nicu\u0219or Dan also thanked the Belgian side for its contribution to the NATO battlegroup in Cincu, describing it as a gesture of solidarity appreciated by Romanians.<\/p>\n\n
The Romanian president traveled to Brussels last week, where he also met NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte<\/a> and took part in a European Council meeting where key security and economic issues were discussed.<\/p>\n irina.marica@romania-insider.com<\/p>\n