(Deutsche Welle-Germany) Romania has begun efforts to move its Israeli embassy to Jerusalem, ruling Social Democrat Party (PSD) leader Liviu Dragnea announced on Thursday. Dragnea told Antena 3 TV that the government had agreed on "the start of procedures with a view to the transfer of the embassy to Jerusalem. The decision has been taken....I think the decision will produce major benefits for Romania. This is also a pragmatic approach. Like all of us, Israel has the right to establish its capital where it wants." Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday six countries were in serious discussions to move their embassies to Jerusalem.
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