The United States remain the main guarantor of Romania's security, President Klaus Iohannis told a 4th of July reception party hosted by the US Embassy in Bucharest.
He said Romania "brings a consistent and much appreciated contribution including to the US security."
"In respect to the military dimension of our relationship, which is excellent both on a bilateral level and within NATO, the United States remain the main guarantor of Romania's security, which, in its turn, brings a consistent and appreciated contribution, including for the security of the US," Iohannis stated at the reception party organised at the Embassy of the US on the occasion of celebrating the Independence Day.
According to the head of state, "the permanent strengthening of the transatlantic relation" is vital for Romania.
"It is essential for the Western democratic civilization. The United States are very important for the European Union, but, at the same time, and, in equal measure, a united and powerful Union it's important for the United States of America too. I am convinced that this truth is, increasingly more and more acknowledged on both sides of the Atlantic, and Romania will continue to actively support this objective," Iohannis said.
Furthermore, the head of state hailed the "consistent growth" proposed by President Donald Trump for funding the activities of the US servicemen.
"I hail once again the consistent growth proposed by President Trump for funding the activities of the US servicemen, through the European Reassurance Initiative, including on Romania's soil. I bring to mind, in this context, that this month, the impressive Saber Guardian 2017 exercise is to be conducted in Romania, which reflects, once again, our military advanced cooperation and inter-operability," Iohannis also stated.
Moreover, the head of state conveyed to US officials that the US will always find "an ally, a partner and a friend" in Romania.
"You will always find in Romania an ally, a partner and a friend that you can count on," the head of state conveyed to representatives of the US.
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