President Klaus Iohannis conveyed a message on Friday, on the occasion of "International Roma Day" and "Celebration of Roma ethnicity in Romania", Agerpres reports.
"Roma, for a long time anonymous in official history, gave their lives to fulfill our great ideals, but were victims of violence, hatred and racism," Iohannis says.
"Roma are committed these days in our national effort of solidarity and civic involvement. May the International Roma Day bring joy in the hearts of all those who, knowing to the fullest the suffering and need, are expecting from this celebration of Roma ethnicity in Romania the light of peace and the warmth of coexistence! Happy anniversary to all members of the Roma community in Romania!" president Klaus Iohannis concludes.