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Romanian Prime Minister Luca Niculescu met with U.S. Under Secretary of Defense Elbridge Colby to discuss security in the Black Sea region and strengthen defense cooperation. They emphasized the importance of the U.S. as a strategic ally and Romania's commitment to NATO objectives. The discussions included the impact of Russian aggression in Ukraine and the need for enhanced military presence and collaboration in defense industries. Colby also met with other Romanian officials to address U.S. military presence and financial contributions for troop maintenance.