Romania’s designated Prime Minister, Adrian Veștea, publicly indicated Luca Niculescu as his intended choice for Foreign Minister. The announcement was made via Veștea’s social media channels on Saturday, following a discussion with Niculescu. Niculescu currently serves as the coordinator for Romania’s accession process to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). Veștea framed the appointment as part of establishing the government he intends to lead. He highlighted the importance of external anchors for Romania, citing the European Union and positioning the OECD as a third key relationship. This move precedes the formal establishment of Veștea’s cabinet and signals a potential direction for Romanian foreign policy.