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Joint Statement from Presidents of the United States and Romania

This is the first time such step has been taken, Romanian Head of State said at a press conference held at the Romanian Embassy in Washington.

Joint Statement from Presidents of the United States and Romania
President of Romania, Klaus Iohannis, and President of the United States, Donald Trump (Washington DC, USA) - 20 August 2019. Photo: Oana Bala.

Articol de Oana Bâlă, 21 August 2019, 23:53

Presidents of Romania and the United States, Klaus Iohannis and Donald Trump, have adopted, in Washington, a Joint Statement on the development of the US-Romania Strategic Partnership.

This is the first time such step has been taken, Romanian Head of State said at a press conference held at the Romanian Embassy in Washington, according to Radio Romania News Special Envoy to Washington, Oana Bâlă.

In the Joint Statement, Romania and the United States acknowledge that energy security is national security and underscore common opposition to Nord Stream 2 and other projects that make Allies and partners dependent on energy from Russia.

Joint Statement, as published on 21 August by the White House:

As the Presidents of the United States and Romania, we stand together as friends and Allies to advance our robust and durable strategic partnership. Through our deepening partnership, we will create new opportunities for greater security, growth, and prosperity and be in better position to respond to shared global challenges and responsibilities.

We recall the Revolution of 30 years ago this December when brave Romanians overthrew a brutal dictatorship and set their country on the path to democracy, the rule of law, and a market economy. This year, we also mark with pride the 15th anniversary of Romania’s accession to North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).

Together, our nations have carried out lasting efforts to modernize our armed forces and meet our NATO burden-sharing commitments. Our militaries stand shoulder to shoulder in defense of freedom and look to bolster our defense and deterrence posture on NATO’s Eastern Flank, including in the Black Sea, which is of strategic importance for transatlantic security. We also seek to avoid the security risks that accompany Chinese investment in 5G telecommunications networks.

The United States and Romania recognize that energy security is national security. We underscore our opposition to Nord Stream 2 and other projects that make our Allies and partners dependent on energy from Russia. Natural gas resources in Romania have the potential to increase the prosperity of our nations and to enhance Europe’s energy security.

The United States and Romania will consider how best to improve the energy investment climate in Romania in ways that benefit both countries. We further urge our industries to work closely together to support Romania’s civil nuclear energy goals.

Our excellent law enforcement and anti-corruption partnership is firmly based on a mutual commitment to the rule of law and an independent judiciary, which are strongly supported by the Romanian people. We further stress that good governance forms the basis of our shared security and prosperity.

The United States and Romania proudly underscore the substantial trade growth between our two countries, as well as our common interest in shaping an investment climate that offers transparency, predictability, and stability. We therefore commit to strengthening our trade relationship further and to encouraging increased two-way investment.

The United States reiterates its support for Romania’s efforts to become eligible for entry into the Visa Waiver Program in accordance with the requirements of United States law.

Source:RRA, White House. Translated by Miruna Matei

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