Bucharest could exclude Chinese giant Huawei from its future 5G network, according to a joint statement signed by the Romanian and US

presidents and published yesterday.

The document signed by Romania's Klaus Iohannis and his American counterpart Donald Trump says the two leaders "seek to avoid the security risks that accompany Chinese investment in 5G telecommunications networks".

It was signed during a trip made by Iohannis to Washington on Tuesday.

Iohannis recently expressed "concerns" regarding Huawei's possible participation in the country's 5G network, adding the Supreme Council of National Defence (CSAT) would discuss it.

The Romanian and American delegations also signed a memorandum of understanding on Tuesday establishing the conditions that service providers will have to fulfil to be part of the network.