Ilie Bolojan: Thanks to the NATO shield, Romania has become a safe place

Romania will continue to contribute to the promotion of global security and democratic values, interim President Ilie Bolojan said on Saturday, on the 21st anniversary of Romania's accession to the North Atlantic Alliance.

Thanks to the NATO shield, Romania has become a safe place, where citizens have lived in peace and where companies have invested, developing the economy.

This was especially due to the support of the United States of America, the most important force in the Alliance, says the interim president.

This year we mark 145 years of diplomatic relations with the United States, a strategic partner and a trusted friend, says Ilie Bolojan.

Translated by: Radu Matei