Two days in Wicklow for the informal Gymnich meeting of EU Foreign Ministers, hosted by the Irish Presidency of the Council of the EU, joined by counterparts from Canada, Iceland, Norway, Switzerland, Ukraine, and the UK. Key takeaways from our discussions: * The Black Sea & Global Food Security: Repeated Russian drone incursions into Romania’s airspace and exclusive economic zone, alongside hybrid pressure across the EU, are not isolated incidents—they demand a firm, coordinated European response. Romania is pushing diplomatically for a Black Sea moratorium to halt attacks on port infrastructure and remove immediate security risks. Keeping these routes safe is essential for regional security and global stability, with Black Sea transit directly impacting over 6–7% of the global grain trade. Through Constanța and the EU Solidarity Lanes, in close partnership with Ukraine, the Republic of Moldova, and the European Commission, we keep supplies moving while safeguarding our farmers and domestic market. * Strengthening EU Foreign Policy & Resilient Supply Chains: Our Union is at its strongest when united and decisive. Improving EU decision-making is vital not just for swift diplomacy, but to actively back strategic trade agreements and direct European investments into partner third countries. Developing alternative supply corridors is an urgent priority to shield our economies from severe disruptions and mitigate the impact of global chokepoint crises, such as threats to the Strait of Hormuz. * Middle East & Humanitarian Action: Instability in the region continues to hit energy markets and maritime trade. Romania remains committed to tangible humanitarian relief: on 31 August, we carried out our 12th medical evacuation mission from Gaza, safely bringing five critically ill children to Romanian hospitals for urgent care. We will continue to do our part. Coherence, strong alliances, and turning European leverage into real security for our citizens.