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Marcel Ciolacu travels to UK for first visit of a Romanian prime minister in 17 years

November 12, 2024

Romania's prime minister Marcel Ciolacu is on a working visit to the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland on November 12-13, attending the Romania-Great Britain Economic Forum. The visit is also the first of a Romanian PM to the UK in 17 years.

Marcel Ciolacu is also set to meet British counterpart Keir Starmer, the Speaker of the House of Commons, Sir Lindsay Hoyle, and the Lord Mayor of London, Alastair King. At the same time, the prime minister will visit the Romanian Church and meet...

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