The proposition has been sent to President Traian Basescu.
People close to the matter told MEDIAFAX Monday evening that Diaconescu, member of the National Union for the Progress of Romania (part of the ruling coalition), is the Democratic Liberal Party’s proposition for Foreign Affairs minister.
Boc announced in Parliament Monday he dismissed Baconschi because of comments toward anti-government protesters. A week ago, Baconschi referred to protesters as “an inept, violent mob” on his blog.
On Monday, Baconschi was in Brussels attending the assembly of the Foreign Affairs Council.
Political sources told MEDIAFAX earlier Tuesday Baconschi returned to Bucharest and will meet with the head of state for talks.
Diaconescu also held the Foreign Affairs minister position between 2008 and 2009.