(MENAFN) Romania's head of state, Nicusor Dan, designated experienced liberal figure Illie Bolojan as the new Prime Minister on Friday, as reported by a news outlet.

Expressing gratitude to Bolojan and the liberal factions working to assemble a pro-Western reformist administration—namely the Social Democrat Party (PSD), National Liberal Party (PNL), Save Romania Union (USR), and the Hungarian Democratic Union of Romania (UDMR)—Dan stated, “It is in Romania's interest that the government be supported by a solid majority,” emphasizing the significant challenges confronting the nation.

“The urgency for Romania is economic recovery, but to have an economic recovery, you need to have a solid foundation. And for that, we have to work and the responsibility lies with the government and the coalition that will support it,” he remarked.

In response, Bolojan expressed appreciation to the president for the selection and affirmed his commitment to concluding negotiations on the ruling alliance swiftly.

“In these actions, I will pursue three directions. Let us put the country's finances in order, let us work for good governance that will create conditions for development in Romania, and, through everything we do, last but not least, let us show due respect to Romanians,” he declared.

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