Speaking at a meeting with Romanian ambassadors, Basescu pointed out that the European Union has been willing to help Romania ever since its accession, adding that if Romanian politicians refuse support, the country will be abandoned.
No one will ever be willing to use their money to haul those who refuse support. Politicians must act in a manner that should prove the country wants to move on, the president said.
“We have no other solution. Our way is not toward the East. We have friends there, but we aim for the West,” Basescu highlighted.
He also said Romania must draw up a strategy to absorb the entire amount of money allotted by the EU for 2007-2013, adding that this must be a national priority.