Melescanu was heard by the committees Tuesday, in the absence of members of the opposition, and have drafted a report recommending his appointment be validated by the Parliament.
President Traian Basescu on Monday nominated Melescanu for the position of director of the Foreign Intelligence Service, to replace Mihai Razvan Ungureanu, who left the position to become prime minister.
The Parliament is expected to vote on Melescanu’s appointment later in the day.
Melescanu, a liberal, was Foreign Affairs Minister between 1992 and 1996 and Defense Minister between 2007 and 2008.