President Klaus Iohannis has stated, on Monday, at the Cotroceni Palace, that for Romania the relationship with Germany is a privileged one and one of strategic importance. "For Romania, the relationship with Germany is a privileged one and one of strategic importance. It is based on a long history, both states being partners and allies within the European Union and within NATO. (...) The discussions with President Gauck have given opportunity to the reaffirming of the excellent state of Romanian-German bilateral relations from the perspective of political dialogue, economic and sectorial cooperation. (...) I have emphasized the importance that we grant to this cooperation and this relationship," said President iohannis in a press conference held jointly with his German counterpart Joachim Gauck.
The Romanian head of state added that he assured President Gauck of the fact that Romania "remains committed to the European project and grants particular importance to bilateral cooperation for the promotion of common interests at the level of the European Union." "The current challenges that we are facing necessitate the identification of a responsible and solidary response," added Iohannis.
The Romanian President underlined that for many years Germany has been Romania's top commercial partner and the third largest investor in our country, while the potential for development is still high. "I have shown in discussions that Romania's position at the top of member-states in what regards the level of economic growth and the constant consolidation of the level of trust of the investment milieu, in regards to opportunities offered by the Romanian market, are elements that make Romania a very attractive objective for German investors. Furthermore, in order to stimulate investments in Romania, I will participate together with Mr. President on Wednesday in an economic event with representatives of relevant German companies," Iohannis stated.
He showed that he has also approached the topic of a close Romanian-German collaboration for the promotion of the interests of persons belonging to the German minority in Romania, from a cultural and educational point of view. "I am glad to note the particular appreciation of the President, of Germany, regarding the Romanian interethnic and intercultural model. We have convened to consolidate our cooperation in some concrete projects that would aim, for example, to restore the fortified churches in Transylvania which represent the patrimony of the Saxons, but, at the same time, our joint European patrimony," said Iohannis.
The head of the Romanian state mentioned that he assured President Gauck of Romania's solidary position in regards to the efforts of managing the effects of the migratory crisis, but also the efforts to combat the underlying causes. "We are in favor of a joint European response, and the solidarity of our country is manifested concretely by the fact that Romania is the second-largest contributor to Frontex, after Germany," said Iohannis.
The Romanian President said that another topic approached related to the situation in the Republic of Moldova. "Maintaining its stability and its European path, on the basis of consistent reforms, is our priority and we believe this objective should be of the entire Union," said Iohannis. Klaus Iohannis also pointed out the fact that during official talks, a topic discussed was that of the NATO summit in Warsaw, which must convey a strong message of solidarity, unity and cohesion in the current international context. "I reiterated, in this context, the known position held by Romania regarding the balanced and proportional strengthening of NATO's eastern flank, including its southern dimension, given the security developments in the Black Sea area," Iohannis also stated.
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