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The president of ANCOM, Valeriu Zgonea, attended a government meeting amid controversy over a proposed dinner in Qatar costing nearly 200,000 euros. Former Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan rejected the project, claiming it was excessive, while ANCOM officials defended the costs as necessary for Romania's candidacy to the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). The dinner aims to support Romania's bid for a council seat at the ITU elections in November. The government later approved a budget of 250,000 lei for the event, which includes hosting a traditional meal for 1,000 guests and necessary technical arrangements. Romania seeks to enhance its role in global telecommunications policy through this candidacy.