Prime minister Bolojan, AmCham Romania representatives discuss key economic development areas

Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan met on Friday at Victoria Palace of Government with Michael Dickerson, Chargé d'Affaires of the Embassy of the United States of America, and representatives of the American Chamber of Commerce in Romania (AmCham Romania), with talks focusing on a series of key areas for economic development - the digitalization of public administration, the healthcare system, absorption of EU funds, the agricultural industry, as well as support for Romania's accession to the OECD.

According to a government press release, the purpose of the meeting was to identify concrete ways to strengthen and diversify economic cooperation within the bilateral relationship between Romania and the United States of America, in an economic and geopolitical context where the Strategic Partnership and investments play an important role.

"The representatives of the American business community expressed their understanding of Romania's current fiscal-budgetary situation and emphasized the need for deep structural reforms to be launched without delay. They noted the positive reactions of international markets following the adoption of the first package of fiscal measures and stated they will closely follow the next stages of the reform process," the press release shows.

At the same time, American companies highlighted the importance of predictability and political stability for maintaining existing investments and attracting new ones, as well as the need for authorities to promote a clear and coherent plan to support private investment.

"Among the areas with potential to strategically position Romania as a regional leader, AmCham representatives mentioned cutting edge technologies, cybersecurity, stimulating research, development, and innovation, including through a Patent Box regime, as well as undertaking large-scale, cross-sector strategic projects, such as the AI Giga Factory," the release also notes.

Prime Minister Bolojan reaffirmed the Government's commitment to open dialogue with the private sector and emphasized that investment and entrepreneurial initiative are essential for sustainable economic growth.

He expressed appreciation for the proposals put forward by the American business representatives and confirmed they would be duly considered in shaping public policy.

The head of the Executive thanked AmCham Romania and the representatives of American companies for their support regarding Romania's inclusion in the Visa Waiver Program, noting that this would also have positive effects on bilateral trade and economic relations.

AmCham provided information on upcoming economic and trade events planned in both Romania and the United States, including delegations of American companies interested in opportunities on the Romanian market.

The meeting was also attended by Mihai Jurca, head of the Prime Minister's Chancellery, Dragos Hotea, secretary of state, and Raul Gutin, state counselor.