Iako je ruski lider izrazio protivljenje "dodavanju novih struktura" BSEC-u, rumunski predsjednik Traian Basescu je pozvao na veću saradnju s EU i drugim regionalnim inicijativama.
While the Russian leader voiced opposition to "adding new structures" to the BSEC, Romanian President Traian Basescu called for more co-operation with the EU and other regional initiatives.