The political groups supporting the governing coalition signed on Wednesday a protocol of partnership between the Democratic Liberals (PDL), Hungarian Democrats (UDMR), the National Union for the Progress of Romania and the group of national minorities other than Hungarians.

The protocol establishes the continuation of the governmental and parliamentary collaboration, PM Emil Boc said on the occasion. He said the protocol was strengthening the coalition government.

The objectives of the document include the relaunch of the Romanian economy, guaranteeing macroeconomic stability, faster absorption of EU funds, the support of the business environment and the promotion of public-private partnership.