Romania (Tier 2 Watch List) The Government of Romania does not fully meet the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking but is making significant efforts to do so. These efforts included investigating more trafficking cases; convicting more traffickers; and establishing a dedicated unit for prosecuting trafficking crimes composed of seven prosecutors. Additionally, the government ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 1 August, 2021 | Topics: Policy, Reports | Tags: Report, România, Trafficking in Persons
On July 30, 2021, Acting Assistant Secretary for Nuclear Energy at the U.S. Department of Energy, Dr. Kathryn Huff and Chargé d’affaires David Muniz visited the Cernavoda Nuclear Power Plant to kick off bilateral engagements associated with the recent promulgation of the intergovernmental agreement between the United States and Romania. This also marks the 10th anniversary ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 30 July, 2021 | Topics: Press Releases | Tags: Nuclear Energy, Nuclearelectrica
Good morning. I thank you all for inviting me to join you today and I regret that I cannot be there in person. It is my honor and privilege to represent the United States at many events, even at this somber and solemn occasion. I know you share this solemnity. “Teaching about the Holocaust and ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 26 July, 2021 | Topics: Charge D’Affaires, Events, Speeches | Tags: 2021, David Muniz, Holocaust
U.S. Embassy Bucharest Thursday, July 1, 2021 As prepared Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen, President Iohannis, Prime Minister Citu, Ministers, diplomatic colleagues, officers, distinguished friends, and partners. We just enjoyed a magnificent flyover featuring both Romanian and British aircraft. This is a tremendous symbol of Allied solidarity. Thank you for joining us as we celebrate ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 1 July, 2021 | Topics: Charge D’Affaires, Events, Speeches | Tags: 2021, David Muniz, Independence Day, US-Romania
Good morning, distinguished guests, Ladies and Gentlemen, I would like to thank the “Elie Wiesel” Institute, the municipality of Iasi and Iasi City Hall, and the Government’s Special Representative for Promoting Memory and Fighting Antisemitism and Xenophobia for organizing this special event and inviting all of us here today. It is an honor to speak ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 29 June, 2021 | Topics: Charge D’Affaires, Speeches | Tags: David Muniz, Iasi, Pogrom
The Embassy is organizing an in-person sealed-bid auction of U.S. Government vehicles on Saturday, June 26 9:00-16:00. Vehicles will be on display in the embassy parking lot and embassy staff will be present to answer questions. Serious bidders may submit their bids on the spot. Vehicles being auctioned: 2006 Ford Expedition – 59,023 km 2010 ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 17 June, 2021 | Topics: Events | Tags: Auction, U.S. Government
Travel Advisory: Romania – Level 3: Reconsider Travel, Issued June 8, 2021 Reissued with updates to COVID-19 information on June 8, 2021. Reconsider travel to Romania due to COVID-19. Read the Department of State’s
COVID-19 page before you plan any international travel. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 3 Travel Health Notice for Romania due to COVID-19, indicating a high ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 15 June, 2021 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
Monday, June 14, 2021 Casa Vlasia, Codrii Vlasiei St. 2 Snagov, Romania Good morning, State Counselor Turza, General Prosecutor Scutea, Director Shawn Kohl, General Secretary Radu, State Secretary Despescu, ladies and gentlemen. I would like to thank the government of Romania and all of you here today for your continued cooperation and commitment to fighting ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 14 June, 2021 | Topics: Charge D’Affaires, Press Releases, Speeches | Tags: Anti-Trafficking, David Muniz, Justice, Training
As part of the campaign to increase the respect for and awareness of human rights for all, especially by youth, as part of the recovery process after the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. Embassy in Bucharest invites high school students aged 16-18 to participate in a video competition on “Human Rights During the Pandemic” on June ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 10 June, 2021 | Topics: Events | Tags: Human Rights, Pandemic, U.S. - Romania, Video Contest
Health Alert: U.S. Embassy Bucharest, Romania (June 3, 2021) Location: Romania Event: Due to the recent decrease in COVID-19 cases, the Government of Romania announced new relaxation measures. The new restrictions generally increase capacity and participant limits for public and private events, restaurants and resorts, and other entertainment activities. In general, events and venues may accommodate clients at full ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 3 June, 2021 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: COVID-19, U.S. Citizens
Executive Summary The constitution prohibits restricting freedom of conscience and belief, as well as forcing an individual to espouse a religious belief contrary to the individual’s convictions. It stipulates all religions are independent from the state, and religious groups have the freedom to organize “in accordance with their own statutes.” According to the law on ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 2 June, 2021 | Topics: Official Reports, Policy | Tags: 2020, International Religious Freedom, România
Thank you all for joining us today to commemorate Memorial Day. On behalf of our Embassy and my colleagues we welcome you. We are especially gladdened by the opportunity to host this event today as we emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic. I would like to give a special welcome to the veterans and families of ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 28 May, 2021 | Topics: Charge D’Affaires, Speeches | Tags: David Muniz, Memorial Day, România, U.S. - Romania
U.S. citizens may directly return to the United States with certain expired U.S. passports. If you are overseas and your passport expired on or after January 1, 2020, you may be able to use your expired passport to return directly to the United States until December 31, 2021. You qualify for this exception if all the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 25 May, 2021 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
The Embassy is organizing an online auction of U.S. Government property (vehicles, furniture, household appliances, IT equipment, welcome kits, and supplies), starting Thursday, May 27, at 8:30 AM, until Sunday, May 30, 2020, at 5:00 PM. Photos of the items on sale can be viewed and offers submitted on the Embassy website:
https://online-auction.state.gov , by selecting ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 21 May, 2021 | Topics: Events | Tags: Auction, Bucharest, România
Bucharest, 17 May 2021 – On the occasion of the International Day against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia, we express our solidarity with all persons who are discriminated against on the basis of their sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and sex characteristics. LGBTIQ persons and families continue to face discrimination, violence and stigmatization all around ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 17 May, 2021 | Topics: Press Releases | Tags: Biphobia, Homophobia, IDAHOT, Transphobia
By: Capt Kevyn Kaler, 352 SOW Public Affairs Starting May 3rd, 2021, NATO ally, Romania, will host an integrated contingent of U.S. Army, Air Force, and Naval special operations forces to train and build interoperability during Trojan Footprint 21, Special Operations Command-Europe’s (SOCEUR) premier SOF exercise. Allies and partners will include, Bulgaria, Germany, Georgia, Montenegro, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 4 May, 2021 | Topics: Press Releases | Tags: Forțele pentru Operații Speciale Române, SOFinEurope, Special Operations Forces, U.S. - Romania
Travel Advisory: Romania – Level 4: Do Not Travel (Issued April 20, 2021) Reissued with updates to COVID-19 information on April 20, 2021. Do not travel to Romania due to COVID-19. Read the Department of State’s
COVID-19 page before you plan any international travel. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 4 ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 22 April, 2021 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
RAF MILDENHALL, United Kingdom – Special operations forces from the 352d Special Operations Wing and 41st Field Artillery Brigade executed another successful High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS), Rapid Aerial Insertion (HIRAIN), near Constanta, Romania 10 Apr, 2021. “This second iteration of the HIRAIN operation, conducted in a condensed timeline, amplified not only our unique ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 10 April, 2021 | Topics: Press Releases | Tags: Black Sea, Constanta, Joint Exercise, România, Special Operations Forces, U.S. - Romania
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ANNOUNCEMENT: The Department of State will release an addendum to this report in mid 2021 that expands the subsection on Women in Section 6 to include a broader range of issues related to reproductive rights. Romania is a constitutional republic with a democratic, multiparty parliamentary system. The bicameral parliament consists of the Senate ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 9 April, 2021 | Topics: Official Reports, Press Releases
COVID-19 Information Last updated: 8/2/2021 *** Effective January 26, all airline passengers to the United States ages two years and older must provide a negative COVID-19 viral test taken within three calendar days of travel. Alternatively, travelers to the U.S. may provide documentation from a licensed health care provider of having recovered from COVID-19 in ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 1 March, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Coronavirus, COVID-19, Health, Quarantine, Travel Restrictions, Virus
February 4, 2021, 12:30 p.m. Campia Turzii Air Base, Romania Good Afternoon General Pana, General Bailey, other distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen. Thank you for joining us here today at Campia Turzii Air Base, and thank you to General Pana, Colonel Oatu, and the Romanian Air Force for hosting us – allowing us to once ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 4 February, 2021 | Topics: Charge D’Affaires, Speeches | Tags: Campia Turzii, David Muniz, MQ-9 Reaper, România, U.S. - Romania
Online event / Transylvania Hall, Zalau Wednesday, January 27, 2020 – 03:00 pm Good Afternoon Mayor Ciunt Prefect Ţurcaş Mr. Vexler Ambassador Meier-Klodt Deputy Chief of Mission Sagron Good afternoon everyone. I would like to thank the Jewish Community of Zalau for giving me the honor to speak to you all today. 2021 marks 76 ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 27 January, 2021 | Topics: Charge D’Affaires, Speeches | Tags: David Muniz, Holocaust, Remembrance Day
Important notice on waiver process for CDC Order on pre-flight testing Waivers to the testing requirement may be granted by the CDC on an extremely limited basis when extraordinary emergency travel (like an emergency medical evacuation) must occur to preserve someone’s health and safety, and testing cannot be completed before travel. There are no waivers ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 27 January, 2021 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens, Press Releases | Tags: CDC, COVID-19, Waiver
Demonstration Alert – U. S. Embassy Bucharest, Romania January 24, 2021 Location: Bucharest, Romania Event: On Sunday, January 24, 2021, the Romanian Federation of Railway Carriers’ Unions, the Railway Hospitals Union, and the Union of Dismissed Military Personnel in Romania will organize public gatherings in Bucharest to express their dissatisfaction with recent fiscal budgetary measures ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 22 January, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens | Tags: Alert, Demonstration Alert
The United States Capitol 11:52 AM EST THE PRESIDENT: Chief Justice Roberts, Vice President Harris, Speaker Pelosi, Leader Schumer, Leader McConnell, Vice President Pence, distinguished guests, and my fellow Americans. This is America’s day. This is democracy’s day. A day of history and hope. Of renewal and resolve. Through a crucible for the ages America ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 21 January, 2021 | Topics: News, President of the United States, Video | Tags: Inaugural Address, Joseph R. Biden
On Tuesday, January 19, United States Ambassador to Romania Adrian Zuckerman paid a farewell visit to Prime Minister Florin Citu. Accompanying the Ambassador was U.S. Deputy Chief of Mission David Muniz, who will become the United States’ Chargé d’Affaires upon Ambassador Zuckerman’s departure from post on January 20. During the meeting, the three discussed the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 19 January, 2021 | Topics: Charge D’Affaires, Press Releases | Tags: Adrian Zuckerman, David Muniz, Farewell, Florin Citu
Health Alert – Department of State – Bureau of Consular Affairs (January 15, 2021) Location: Worldwide: The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director has signed an order requiring all airline passengers traveling to the United States, including U.S. citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs), to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 viral ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 19 January, 2021 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Bucharest, COVID-19
Monday, January 18, 2021, 18:00 Cotroceni Palace Mr. President, Ministers, Distinguished Guest, Friends. Thank you for this great honor. I am truly humbled and gratified by this award and the honor I have had to be a part of the great renaissance that is occurring within Romania. Romania is an amazing country, a country with ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 18 January, 2021 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Adrian Zuckerman, Star of Romania
Henri Coanda Airport Monday, January 18, 12:00 pm Good after noon everybody. Air Force Chief of Staff Pana, Director Tudor, Director Dimitrescu, other distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, friends. My special thanks to the Director of the Romanian Civil Aeronautical Authority, Armand Petrescu. Armand, you have worked hard to support the modernization of the civil ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 18 January, 2021 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Adrian Zuckerman, Beechcraft 350 Super King, Henri Coanda, România
Romania continues forward on a bright and positive path. On Wednesday, I, along with my DCM David Muniz and Scott Kerin from the Justice Department, had the pleasure and professional honor of meeting with the new Justice Minister Stelian Ion and some of his senior staff. It was a thorough and productive meeting in which ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 16 January, 2021 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Adrian Zuckerman, Justice Minister, Stelian Ion
USTDA Head Abrajano, Nuclearelectrica CEO, and my good friend, Cosmin Ghita who is here with me today, my Embassy team, some of whom are here today, and all of our great energy team in Washington, as well as members of the press, thank you for being here today. Today’s signing of the U.S. Trade & ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 14 January, 2021 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Adrian Zuckerman, Nuclear Energy, Nuclearelectrica, USTDA
Bucharest, Romania – Today, the U.S. Trade and Development Agency awarded a grant to Romania’s nuclear energy authority, Societatea National Nuclearelectrica (SNN), for technical assistance to support the development of small modular reactor (SMR) solutions in Romania. “USTDA is an ideal partner for Romania as it seeks cutting-edge civil nuclear energy technology for its future ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 13 January, 2021 | Topics: Former Ambassadors, Press Releases | Tags: Nuclear Energy, Nuclearelectrica, USTDA
The world woke a bit less bright today without the warmth that Iancu Ţucărman brought to us all. His memory, however, is a blessing—for he was a righteous man who lived every moment for the betterment of humanity. Yesterday we said goodbye to a friend, a patriot, a musician and a uniquely kind man. The ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 12 January, 2021 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Adrian Zuckerman, Farewell, Iancu Ţucărman
Good Afternoon Everyone, Maria, you have my heartfelt condolences. My thoughts and prayers are with you. The American flag at our Embassy has been flying at half mast in honor of Iancu, a true Romanian hero. Ministers, Ambassadors, Distinguished guests, friends, thank you for joining us today to say goodbye to this Romanian patriot and ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 11 January, 2021 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Adrian Zuckerman, Funeral, Iancu Ţucărman
The United States has made the global fight against human trafficking a policy priority and employs a whole-of-government approach to stop human traffickers, protect victims, and prevent this crime. Combating human trafficking requires a comprehensive, multidisciplinary effort. Within government, this means the participation and coordination among agencies with a range of responsibilities, including criminal enforcement, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 10 January, 2021 | Topics: Uncategorized | Tags: Human Trafficking
It is with a very heavy heart I note the passing of my friend Iancu Ţucărman. Iancu was a Romanian hero. Some two months ago, I was privileged to have the opportunity to recognize and celebrate Iancu at the US Embassy on the occasion of his 98th birthday. Iancu was a kind, gentle man. He ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 9 January, 2021 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Adrian Zuckerman, Holocaust, Iancu Ţucărman
While we have endured many hardships this past year – some of us much more than others – we should be filled with hope as 2020 draws to an end. This past year we experienced heartache and disruption caused by a global pandemic the likes of which has not been seen for over 100 years. ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 31 December, 2020 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: 2021, Adrian Zuckerman, Happy New Year
At noon today in Timisoara, a whistle blew. As in prior years it let Romania, Europe, and the world know, the Romanian Revolution was a success. Thirty-one years ago that whistle proclaimed that the dark and evil days of communism had come to their just end. It blew after forty-five years of thievery, murder, censorship ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 20 December, 2020 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: 1989, Adrian Zuckerman, Revolution, Timisoara
Wednesday, December 16, 2020 “Today in Timisoara, tomorrow all throughout the country!” Mr. Mayor, Metropolitan, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, and most importantly, survivors of the revolution who are here with us today. It is my great honor to be back with you in Timisoara, on this day when we celebrate the indomitability of the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 16 December, 2020 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Adrian Zuckerman, Revolution, Timisoara
Tuesday, December 15, 2020 U.S. Embassy As Delivered President Iohannis, members of the Cabinet, Distinguished Guests, ladies and gentlemen, friends and colleagues. Thank you for joining me this afternoon as I have the honor and privilege to award the United States Legion of Merit to my dear friend acting Prime Minister Ciuca. Today, we honor ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 15 December, 2020 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Adrian Zuckerman, Legion of Merit, Nicolae Ciuca
U.S. Embassy – Honolulu MTG Room To be Delivered – December 12, 2020, 09:00 Greetings Mr. Kaloustian, distinguished judges, entrepreneurs, and guests. Thank you, Johnson & Johnson and The Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, for inviting me to speak at this important event—Hackathon 4 Health. The United States has proudly supported this event ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 12 December, 2020 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Adrian Zuckerman, Hackathon4Health
Thursday, December 10, 2020 Today is a truly historic day. As we gather here today on International Human Rights Day to celebrate these historic cooperation agreements in the fight against human trafficking, we are fundamentally honoring the overarching principles of the Rule of Law. The belief that laws based upon our principles and ideals are ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 11 December, 2020 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Adrian Zuckerman, Ludovic Orban, Plaque
International Human Rights Day Thursday, December 10, 2020 As delivered Today marks a positive, historic, and monumental achievement in the fight against human trafficking within Romania. It is fitting that we gather here on International Human Rights Day, for today Romania has taken a historic step in protecting and advancing human rights. On behalf of ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 10 December, 2020 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Adrian Zuckerman, Human Trafficking, International Human Rights Day, Nicusor Dan
In the 15 years since the UN Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) entered into force, every December 9, we recognize efforts to combat corruption. Fighting corruption is hard – it takes courageous people who dedicate their work to drafting strong laws, exposing wrongdoers, prosecuting corrupt individuals, and organizing popular efforts to stand against this scourge. Romania ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 9 December, 2020 | Topics: Policy, Press Releases | Tags: Anti Corruption, International Anti Corruption Day
December 8, 2020, 11:00 am Export-Import Bank, Washington, D.C. Nuclearelectrica officials, Chairman Reed, Deputy Assistant Secretary Duncan, Distinguished Guests. This is a historic day for the U.S.-Romanian bilateral relationship. It would not have been possible without the leadership of President Donald Trump, President Klaus Iohannis and Prime Minister Ludovic Orban whose vision recognized the utmost ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 8 December, 2020 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Adrian Zuckerman, ExIm Bank
I want to congratulate President Iohannis and all Romanian people on behalf of President Trump and the American people on the 102nd anniversary of the Great Union Day. Romania has come a long way. I am especially proud of the amazing progress made this year notwithstanding the many adversities that we have encountered. Romania has ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 2 December, 2020 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Adrian Zuckerman, December 1, U.S. - Romania
Press Statement Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State December 1, 2019 On behalf of the people of the United States of America, I congratulate the Romanian people as you celebrate Great Union Day. This year, the United States and Romania, celebrating 140 years of diplomatic relations, reaffirmed and deepened our longstanding close partnership by signing ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 1 December, 2020 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, Press Releases | Tags: Great Union Day, Michael R. Pompeo, U.S. - Romania
Ambassador Adrian Zuckerman delivers remarks at the HIMARS Demonstration. Mihail Kogalniceanu Airport, November 19, 2020 (Lucian Crusoveanu/Public Diplomacy Office) Mihail Kogalniceanu Airport November 19, 2020 As Delivered Thank you, Mr. Prime Minister. Good Morning, Prime Minister Orban, Minister of Defense Ciuca, Chief of Defense Petrescu, Chief of Land Forces Berdila, Counselor to the US Department ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 19 November, 2020 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Adrian Zuckerman, HIMARS, Mihail Kogalniceanu
Ambassador Zuckerman, on behalf of President Trump and the people of the United States, expresses his sincere condolences to the families of those who perished in the hospital fire in Piatra Neamt. The people of the United States today grieve with the people of Romania. We commend the brave hospital employees and first responders who, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 15 November, 2020 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Adrian Zuckerman, Hospital, Piatra Neamt
U.S. Embassy Bucharest Monday, November 9, 2020, 14:00 (as delivered) Good Afternoon Everyone. Welcome to the Embassy of the United States of America. It is my pleasure to welcome our guest of honor, Iancu Ţucărman, a kind, gentle man and a model for us all. I am also honored to welcome the Romanian Prime Minister ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 9 November, 2020 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Adrian Zuckerman, Holocaust, Iancu Ţucărman
Health Alert: U.S. Embassy Bucharest, Romania (November 9, 2020) Location: Romania Event: Due to the recent increase in COVID-19 cases, the Government of Romania announced additional restrictions that will go into effect November 9, 2020. These restrictions will remain in place for 30 days and are subject to being renewed. New COVID-19 restrictions as of November 9, 2020: Masks covering the mouth and nose are ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 9 November, 2020 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
Ambassador Zuckerman met with Minister of Transportation Lucian Bode on Wednesday November 4th. We were advised that Minister Bode tested positive for corona virus. Ambassador Zuckerman was not deemed to have been a contact pursuant to applicable guidelines. The Ambassador has no Covid symptoms, is in good health and late Sunday afternoon tested negative for ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 8 November, 2020 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Adrian Zuckerman, COVID-19
After Ambassador’s Zuckerman’s meeting yesterday with Minister of Transportation Lucian Bode we were advised that Minister Bode tested positive for corona virus. Ambassador Zuckerman is not deemed to have been a contact pursuant to applicable guidelines. Out of an abundance of caution Ambassador Zuckerman will not have any in person meetings until he is tested ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 5 November, 2020 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Adrian Zuckerman, COVID-19
October 30, 2020, 10:00-11:00 Bucharest Marriott – Grand Ballroom Good morning everyone. It’s great to see so many great business leaders today – both in person and the many more joining us virtually. It is truly a pleasure to join President Florin Jianu and the National Council of Private Small and Medium Sized Enterprises as ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 30 October, 2020 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Adrian Zuckerman, Awards Ceremony, Entrepreneurship
The Department of State is pleased to announce that U.S. Embassy Bucharest has been selected to provide for payment of DS-82 passport renewal fees online. Beginning November 1, 2020, passport applicants wishing to renew their passport by mail and pay for their DS-82 renewal application online may visit our
Adult Passport Renewal page to determine eligibility to use this option. ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 30 October, 2020 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
Embassy Of The United States of America Thursday, October 29, 2020, 12:00 pm (as delivered) Welcome to the Embassy of the United States. I want to especially welcome Justice Minister Predoiu, General Prosecutor Scutea and State Secretary Despescu. We are here today to announce another step forward in fulfilling the commitment I made earlier this ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 29 October, 2020 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Adrian Zuckerman, TIP, Trafficking in Persons
Thursday, October 22, 2020 In addressing cybersecurity experts at today’s Romanian Community Emergency Response Team (CERT-RO) virtual Annual Conference, Ambassador Adrian Zuckerman thanked them for their work securing infrastructure, detecting threats, and immediately responding to cyberattacks. The Ambassador noted that only working together can we halt those who would use telecommunications to threaten our national ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 22 October, 2020 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Adrian Zuckerman, CERT-RO, Cybersecurity
October 22, 2020, 10:00 a.m. Online via Microsoft Teams Good morning. It is a pleasure to be with you this morning as you discuss the many challenges we all face in cybersecurity; thank you all for your role in helping keep us safe from online threats. I would like to give special thanks to Prime ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 22 October, 2020 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Adrian Zuckerman, CERT-RO, Cybersecurity
October 21, 2020, 10:00 a.m. Thank you Toni, for your kind introduction. I also want to thank my friends Defense Minister Nicolae Ciuca, SRI Director Eddie Hellvig, Deputy Director Razvan Ionescu, the National Cyber Intelligence Center for organizing this event and all of the other participants. It is an honor for me to be here ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 21 October, 2020 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Adrian Zuckerman, Cybersecurity, Strategic Partnership, US-Romania
Currently, nearly all U.S. passport applicants in Romania — including adults renewing their passports through the “mail-in” form DS-82 — must arrange for in-person payment of their passport renewal fee at the U.S. Embassy in Bucharest. We understand that this situation is inconvenient for U.S. citizens residing outside Bucharest and have been working on a solution. The Department of State is pleased to announce that U.S. Embassy Bucharest has been selected to provide for payment of DS-82 passport renewal fees ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 20 October, 2020 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages
Sunday, October 18, 2020 Human trafficking is an affront to the sanctity of every person. It is a world-wide evil that cannot and will not be tolerated – human traffickers must be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law, their ill-gotten gains seized and their victims rescued. Because of this, the U.S. Embassy has ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 18 October, 2020 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Adrian Zuckerman, DIICOT, Trafficking in Persons
October 15, 2020, 18:37 President Iohannis, fellow ambassadors, distinguished judges, entrepreneurs and guests. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to address this special group: Romanian entrepreneurs. You are the very people who will help Romania become a regional leader, a leader in technology, in economic development, in financial security. Entrepreneurs throughout the ages have ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 16 October, 2020 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Adrian Zuckerman, Entrepreneurs, Innovation Labs
On Thursday, October 8, U.S. Secretary of Defense Dr. Mark Esper and Romanian Minister of National Defense Nicolae Ciuca signed a 10-year “Roadmap for Defense Cooperation.” This is a further indication that the ties between our two countries have never been stronger. Since becoming a NATO Ally in 2004, Romania has always supported the Alliance ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 15 October, 2020 | Topics: Events, Policy, Press Releases | Tags: Minister of National Defense, Roadmap for Defense Cooperation, U.S. Secretary of Defense
October 9, 2020, 2:00 pm Export-Import Bank, Washington, D.C. Chairman Reed, Minister Popescu, Friends and Guests, This is a great day for Romania and for the United States. Chairman Reed, you and your fantastic team made this happen! Under your leadership, and President’s Trump vision of promoting American business, EXIM has enabled American companies to compete around the world. This has helped not only ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 10 October, 2020 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Adrian Zuckerman, ExIm Bank
Friday, October 9, 2020 DOE, Washington, D.C. Good morning everyone It’s great to be here finally – to initial this Intergovernmental Agreement. Some people say we got here quickly, I say we could have done quicker! This is a tremendous step forward for democracy, the rule of law and free people around the world. Energy ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 9 October, 2020 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Adrian Zuckerman, Intergovernmental Agreement
Prime Minister Orban, Minister Vela, and President of the Federation of Jewish Communities, Mr. Vainer, It is an honor to join you all in this solemn commemoration of Romanian victims of the Holocaust. In my short time in Romania, I have already gained a deep appreciation for how the people of this country have struggled, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 9 October, 2020 | Topics: Charge D’Affaires, Deputy Chief of Mission, Speeches | Tags: David Muniz, Holocaust, National Day of Commemorating the Holocaust
Hello everyone. I regret that I cannot be there in person with you for this forum. I am, however, in Washington D.C. finalizing several issues that will strengthen the ties between our two great nations for years to come. Though we are far away, I am confident that this year’s Bucharest Forum will be a ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 8 October, 2020 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Adrian Zuckerman, Aspen, US-Romania
The Department of State announces that the DV-2022 registration period begins on October 7, 2020 and runs through November 10, 2020. The DV-2022 program is entirely electronic and there is no fee for entering the DV-2022 program. Registration period: Submit entries for DV-2022 beginning Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at 19:00 (Romania time) and before Tuesday, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 7 October, 2020 | Topics: Press Releases | Tags: Diversity visa, DV-2022, Immigration
The Embassy is organizing an online auction of U.S. Government property (vehicles, furniture, household appliances, IT equipment, welcome kits and supplies), starting Wednesday, October 7, at 8:30 AM, until Sunday, October 11, 2020, at 5:00 PM. Photos of the objects for sale can be viewed and offers submitted via the Department of State website: https://online-auction.state.gov, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 1 October, 2020 | Topics: Events | Tags: Auction, Bucharest
If you plan to vote in the November 2020 election it is important to ACT NOW! Don’t wait, return your voted ballot right away! Remember U.S. embassies and consulates are not polling places; same-day in-person voting is not available outside the United States – but you can get assistance in requesting and returning your absentee ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 29 September, 2020 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Elections, Message for U.S. Citizens, Vote
Monday, September 28, 2020, 1:30 pm As Delivered Welcome everyone. It is my great privilege to be here and welcome you to COVID-19 Crimes, Financial Frauds, and Following the Money to Investigate and Prosecute Transnational Organized Crime. I want to thank my good friend Minister Predoiu, for the invitation to join you and address this ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 29 September, 2020 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Adrian Zuckerman, Frauds, Virtual Conference
U.S. Embassy-Bucharest, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM September 18, 2020 Prime Minister Orban State Secretary Despescu, Distinguished Guests And Friends, Along with my co-hosts Ford Romania President Ian Pearson and Ford Romania Managing Director Cristian Prichea, I am very pleased to welcome you to the American Embassy to celebrate the delivery of Ford’s customized vehicles to the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 18 September, 2020 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Adrian Zuckerman, Ford, Romanian Border Police
September 17, 2020, 1100 Capu Midia Firing Range Good Morning, President Cazanciuc, Prime Minister Orban, Minister of Defense Ciuca, Chief of Defense Petrescu, Chief of the Air Force Pana, colleagues, and friends. For more than a century, the United States and Romania have steadily built a friendship marked by collaboration, loyalty, and consistency. But most ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 17 September, 2020 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Adrian Zuckerman, Capu Midia, Patriot
Prime Minister Orban Minister Popescu, Mark Beacom Ladies and Gentlemen, Today we mark one of Romania’s most important strides forward in developing its Black Sea natural gas resources – a national treasure with the potential to transform Romania into an energy secure and more prosperous country. It also marks an important step toward achieving energy ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 17 September, 2020 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Adrian Zuckerman, Black Sea Oil & Gas
Health Alert: U.S. Embassy Bucharest, Romania (September 17, 2020) Location: Romania Event: Effective September 21, 2020, the U.S. Embassy in Bucharest will resume processing a limited number of services for American citizens in Romania. Passports and Consular Reports of Birth Abroad Effective September 21, 2020, the U.S. Embassy in Bucharest will offer a very limited number of appointments for routine applications for passports and Consular Reports of Birth Abroad (CRBAs). ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 17 September, 2020 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
Good morning, It is a pleasure and honor to be here with the Prime Minister, distinguished experts, guests, and friends. Thank you to MediaUno and the National Institute of Statistics for organizing this event. The global crisis that has enveloped us is without precedent. It has battered our people, our national economies, individual businesses, and ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 17 September, 2020 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Adrian Zuckerman, COVID-19, MediaUno
U.S. Embassy Bucharest September 11th 2020 Good morning, My friends thank you for joining me for Patriots Day this morning. Today, like September 11, 2001 is another spectacular day with not a cloud in the sky. Yet, today is a day of somber memorial and remembrance as well as of resolve. Since my arrival last ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 11 September, 2020 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Adrian Zuckerman, September 11
Huawei and the Chinese Embassy continue to try to mislead the people of Romania. The purported clarifications of Huawei’s position distributed by the Chinese embassy, various authors with checkered pasts and Russian disinformation outlets are demonstrably false and unavailing. The Communist Chinese disdain freedom, the rule of law, human rights, and the truth. Huawei and ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 10 September, 2020 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Adrian Zuckerman, China, Huawei, People’s Republic of China
Good afternoon everyone. It is a pleasure to be here. Signing this memorandum of understanding is not just a big step for Lockheed Martin and Romaero, but a bigger step for Romania, Poland and the United States. This is a remarkable day for all of our nations and for the European Alliance. Lockheed Vice President ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 3 September, 2020 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Adrian Zuckerman, Blackhawk, Lockheed Martin, Memorandum of Understanding, Romaero
Dear Governing Boards of American Institutions of Higher Education and Affiliates, During this unprecedented period in modern history, American universities and colleges are on the frontlines of addressing many of the challenges presented by the pandemic. At the same time, these great institutions are at the forefront of an equally serious challenge brought on by ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 1 September, 2020 | Topics: Policy | Tags: Keith Krach, Letter, U.S., Universities
Since 2013, the last day of August marks Romanian language day. Today, however, is my first occasion to be in Romania on this day and it is the perfect moment for me to share my appreciation for the Romanian language, culture, people, and nation. I have never lost sight of how blessed I am to ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 31 August, 2020 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Adrian Zuckerman, Language Day, U.S. - Romania
Op-ed by Ambassador Adrian Zuckerman August 26, 2020 Huawei and its Communist Chinese masters have recently embarked on a shameless disinformation campaign trying to portray themselves as victims. They are not. Huawei is a corrupt arm of the communist Chinese regime and security apparatus. Huawei has been indicted by the US Attorney for the Eastern ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 26 August, 2020 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Adrian Zuckerman, Chinese Communist Party, Huawei
Department of Justice Office of Public Affairs FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Charges also Reveal Huawei’s Business in North Korea and Assistance to the Government of Iran in Performing Domestic Surveillance A
superseding indictment (.PDF file, 484 Kb) was returned yesterday in federal court in Brooklyn, New York, charging Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd. (Huawei), the world’s largest telecommunications equipment ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 25 August, 2020 | Topics: Policy | Tags: Conspiracy, Department of Justice, Huawei, Trade Secrets
By Ambassador Adrian Zuckerman August 23, 2020 August 23rd marks the 81st anniversary of the Ribbentrop-Molotov Pact. This led to the suffering and death of tens of millions of people in Europe. The Day of Remembrance for Victims of Fascism and Communism commemorates the death, suffering and misery created around the world by fascists and ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 23 August, 2020 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Adrian Zuckerman, Ribbentrop-Molotov
Op-Ed by U.S. Ambassador Adrian Zuckerman August 19, 2020 Huawei is still the wrong way. Why? Because nations must not entrust their citizens’ security to a company indicted for intellectual property theft, conspiracy, wire fraud, bank fraud, racketeering, and for helping Iran avoid sanctions meant to stop that nation from funding terrorism. Huawei has been ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 19 August, 2020 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: 5G, Adrian Zuckerman, Huawei, Op-ed
August 17, 2020, 12:00 Via Zoom Good afternoon everyone and thank you for inviting me to join you today. I also thank you Veronica Ene, your efforts as the Romanian ACILS representative are as tireless as they are important and, you Dr. Alexis Herr, thank you for all you do. And all of you. I ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 18 August, 2020 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Adrian Zuckerman, Elie Wiesel
On August 17th, Ambassador Zuckerman had the opportunity to virtually meet twenty young participants preparing for this year’s Elie Wiesel study tour. Embassy Bucharest is honored to again partner with our American Councils for International Education (ACILS) – Romania colleagues for this program that will illuminate some of the historical gaps that surround the Shoah. ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 18 August, 2020 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Adrian Zuckerman, American Councils for International Education, Elie Wiesel
U.S. Embassy Bucharest, Romania August 17, 2020 Overseas Voting Message Registering to vote and submitting a ballot is fast, easy, and can be done from anywhere in the world! In order to vote in the November 2020 elections, all overseas U.S. citizens need to have completed a
Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) in 2020. Whether you are a first-time voter ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 17 August, 2020 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens | Tags: Election, Vote
Good morning, We are here today in fulfillment of a promise I made two months ago. I promised that the United States would use every available law enforcement resource to assist the Romanian government in ending the scourge of human trafficking. I made this promise to the Romanian people and to the government of Romania. ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 14 August, 2020 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Adrian Zuckerman, Law enforcement, Otopeni, Trafficking in Persons
Reconsider travel to Romania due to COVID-19. Read the Department of State’s
COVID-19 page before you plan any international travel. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 3 Travel Health Notice for Romania due to COVID-19. Improved conditions have been reported in Romania. Visit the Embassy’s COVID-19 page for more information on COVID-19 in Romania. Read the
country information page . If you decide to travel ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 7 August, 2020 | Topics: Alert
“Restaurant Sailors” Marina, Eforie Nord July 31, 2020 Good evening everyone, Mr. Mayor, Mufti, Colonel Vaughn, distinguished guests and friends. Its an honor and true pleasure for me to be here with you tonight. Thank you, Mr. Patrichi, for your staunch support of the U.S. Navy League and for your invitation tonight. I commend your ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 1 August, 2020 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Adrian Zuckerman, Colonel Vaughn, Eforie Nord, U.S. - Romania
On Friday, July 24, Ambassador Adrian Zuckerman met with Foreign Affairs Minister Bogdan Aurescu at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The two discussed a number of issues currently facing Romania and the United States, including national security, energy policy, and malign influence. The Ambassador emphasized the importance of “the two countries moving forward together, on ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 25 July, 2020 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Adrian Zuckerman, Bogdan Aurescu, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
On Wednesday, July 22, Ambassador Adrian Zuckerman met with Minister of Justice Catalin Predoiu at the Ministry of Justice. The two discussed recent progress on Rule of Law and Trafficking in Persons as well as digitalization efforts to improve the flow of information between Romanian and American law enforcement groups. The Ambassador praised Minister Predoiu ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 22 July, 2020 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Adrian Zuckerman, Catalin Predoiu, Law enforcement, Ministry of Justice
It is my great pleasure to welcome you to Open Source Intelligence Tools: The convergence of investigating intellectual property crime, organized crime, human trafficking, and cybercrime, and a special welcome to those of you for who this is the first time taking part today, the 17th ICHIP and largest webinar we have done here in ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 22 July, 2020 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Adrian Zuckerman, Conference, Intelligence
Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross issued the following statement on the July 16 ruling by the Court of Justice of the European Union in the Schrems II case. “While the Department of Commerce is deeply disappointed that the court appears to have invalidated the European Commission’s adequacy decision underlying the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 16 July, 2020 | Topics: News, Policy | Tags: EU-U.S., Privacy Shield, Schrems II, Secretary of Commerce
The Embassy of the United States of America is organizing an online auction of U.S. Government property (vehicles, furniture, household appliances, IT equipment, welcome kits and supplies), starting Monday, July 20, at 8:30 AM, until Wednesday, July 22, 2020, at 5:00 PM. Photos of the auctioned objects can be viewed and offers submitted on the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 15 July, 2020 | Topics: Events, News | Tags: Auction, Bucharest
Celebrate democracy this 4th of July by taking the necessary steps to vote in the 2020 U.S. elections! In order to vote in the November 2020 elections, all overseas U.S. citizens need to have completed a Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) in 2020. Whether you are a first-time voter or have already received ballots and ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 6 July, 2020 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens, News | Tags: Voting
Press Statement Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State June 30, 2020 The Chinese Communist Party’s decision to impose draconian national security legislation on Hong Kong destroys the territory’s autonomy and one of China’s greatest achievements. Hong Kong demonstrated to the world what a free Chinese people could achieve – one of the most successful economies ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 6 July, 2020 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders | Tags: China, Chinese Communist Party, Hong Kong, Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State
July 2, 2020 Bună seara. Bine aţi venit la Ambasadă! President Iohannis, Prime Minister Orban, Acting Senate Chair Cazanciuc, Chamber of Deputies Chair Ciolacu, other representatives of the Romanian Government, members of the Diplomatic Corps, Distinguished Guests, and Friends. President Trump and I thank you for joining us this evening to recognize the 244th anniversary ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 2 July, 2020 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Adrian Zuckerman, Independence Day
Location: Romania Event: Romania remains in an extended 30-day state of alert, which began June 17. After a recent spike in COVID-19 cases, the Government of Romania announced that relaxation measures previously scheduled for July 1 would be postponed due to scientific and technical data showing a rise in COVID-19 cases. The government also adopted additional ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 30 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert
Good morning, I want to thank Minister Vela, Minister Predoiu, Prosecutor General Scutea and State Secretary Despescu for the productive meeting we had this morning. As you all know, one of the United States’ top priorities is advocating for the rule of law. Yesterday afternoon the Congressionally mandated Trafficking in Persons Report was issued. Unfortunately, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 26 June, 2020 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Adrian Zuckerman, România, Trafficking in Persons
U.S. Secretary of State Pompeo released the State Department’s 2020 Trafficking in Persons Report on June 25. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the TIP report and the introduction to the 2020 edition celebrates our progress in combating human trafficking. The goal of the report is to stimulate action and create partnerships around the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 26 June, 2020 | Topics: News, Official Reports, Policy, Reports | Tags: 2020, Report, România, TIP, Trafficking in Persons
Statement By Secretary Michael R. Pompeo For Immediate Release June 24, 2020 The tide is turning against Huawei as citizens around the world are waking up to the danger of the Chinese Communist Party’s surveillance state. Huawei’s deals with telecommunications operators around the world are evaporating, because countries are only allowing trusted vendors in their ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 25 June, 2020 | Topics: Policy, Press Releases, U.S. Secretary of State | Tags: 5G, Michael R. Pompeo, România
Today we celebrate 140 years of diplomatic relations between the United States of America and Romania. On this date in 1880, my predecessor Diplomatic Agent and Consul General Eugene Schuyler was recognized as the United States’ official representative to Romania. In November of that same year, President Rutherford B. Hayes received Colonel Sergiu Voinescu, a ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 14 June, 2020 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: 140 years, Adrian Zuckerman, US-Romania
Thursday, June 11, 2020 As Delivered Prime Minister Orban, State Secretary Arafat, Friends and Guests. It is a real honor and pleasure for me to be here with you today. I have to thank and commend President Iohannis, Prime Minister Orban, Secretary Arafat and many others in and out of Government for their sustained fight ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 12 June, 2020 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Adrian Zuckerman, COVID-19, US-Romania, Ventilators
Wednesday, June 10, 2020 As Delivered Defense Minister, Distinguished Guests, Friends. On behalf of President Trump and the American people, it is an honor for me to be back here today to welcome home all of the brave men and women who traveled so very far to help the people of Alabama in their fight ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 10 June, 2020 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Adrian Zuckerman, Alabama, U.S. - Romania
Executive Summary The constitution prohibits restrictions on freedom of conscience and belief, as well as forcing an individual to espouse a religious belief contrary to the individual’s convictions. It stipulates all religions are independent from the state, and religious groups have the freedom to organize “in accordance with their own statutes.” According to the law ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 10 June, 2020 | Topics: Official Reports, Policy | Tags: 2019, International Religious Freedom, România
Today is the 76th Anniversary of the D-Day landings in Normandy. American citizen soldiers, alongside allies from the United Kingdom, Canada, Poland, France, and other countries conducted the largest amphibious landing in the history of the world, opening the Western Front and leading to the defeat of the Axis Powers in Europe one year later. ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 6 June, 2020 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Adrian Zuckerman, D-Day, Normandy
May 25, 2020, 1000 U.S. Embassy Thank you Chaplain Flowers for your moving words, reminding us why we are here. Welcome to the United States Embassy in Bucharest. Memorial Day is a very special day. One of the most important days for our country. It is on this day that we honor those that made ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 26 May, 2020 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Adrian Zuckerman, Memorial Day, U.S. - Romania
Monday, May 25, 2020 As Delivered Good morning Prime Minister, Defense Minister, Distinguished Guests, Friends, On behalf of President Trump and the American people, it is an honor to be here today to thank all of you for this remarkable act of courage and selflessness. The strategic partnership between our two countries has never been ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 25 May, 2020 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Adrian Zuckerman, Alabama, Military Team, România
My name is Adrian Zuckerman. I am the U.S. Ambassador to Romania. Good afternoon. It is my pleasure to welcome you to this webinar on combatting Ransomware attacks linked to the COVID-19 pandemic. This pandemic has caused great suffering for people around the world. During these challenging times, while countries are working together to solve ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 19 May, 2020 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Adrian Zuckerman, DCCO, Ransomware
Bucharest, 17 May 2020 – On the occasion of the International Day against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia, we express our solidarity with all persons in Romania, who are discriminated against on the basis of their sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and sex characteristics. LGBTI persons continue to face discrimination, violence and stigmatization all around ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 17 May, 2020 | Topics: Press Releases | Tags: IDAHOT
Media Note Office of the Spokesperson May 7, 2020 The following is a joint statement by the U. S. Secretary of State and the Foreign Ministers of Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, and Slovakia. Begin text: Marking the 75th anniversary of the end of the Second World War in 2020, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 8 May, 2020 | Topics: Press Releases | Tags: Second World War, Statement, Victory Day in Europe
The European Court of Human Rights issued a decision today that reemphasizes the paramount import of the rule of law in a democracy. Without recourse to a free and independent judiciary there is no freedom or democratic process. The Court ruled today that Laura Codruţa Kövesi was wrongly terminated as head of the DNA. President ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 5 May, 2020 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Adrian Zuckerman, ECHR, International Women of Courage, Laura Codruta Kovesi
The Department is postponing the opening of the Entrant Status Check for DV-2021 applicants from May 5 to June 6, 2020. The Department’s resources are currently being used in its role in the COVID-19 pandemic response and are being prioritized for the assistance to U.S. citizens overseas. The delayed opening will not negatively impact our ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 5 May, 2020 | Topics: News, Policy, Press Releases | Tags: Diversity Visas, DV-2021
Ambassador Zuckerman Opening Remarks, Intellectual Property Crime and Cybercrime during the Covid-19 Pandemic Thursday, April 30, 14:00 (As delivered) Thank you very much Kristin. It’s a pleasure for me to participate in this webinar Welcome to the U.S. Embassy’s first webinar on combatting crimes being committed during the COVID-19 pandemic. This pandemic is placing strains ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 4 May, 2020 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Adrian Zuckerman, COVID-19, Cybersecurity, Intellectual Property
April 25, 2020 Today, President Donald J. Trump spoke with President Klaus Iohannis of Romania. They discussed efforts by the United States and Romania to defeat the coronavirus pandemic and reopen economies. President Trump reaffirmed that the United States is working hard to care for Americans at home while also helping overseas, including in Romania. ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 4 May, 2020 | Topics: President of the United States | Tags: President Donald Trump, President Iohannis
Society depends on a free press to keep us informed and to keep government accountable. We salute dedicated members of the press on World Press Freedom Day. Reporters around the world have been threatened, intimidated and killed just for doing their jobs. Let’s support and encourage independent and professional journalism free from political and commercial ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 3 May, 2020 | Topics: Press Releases | Tags: World Press Freedom Day
On April 22, the President signed a Proclamation which suspends the entry of certain immigrants to the United States for a period of 60 days. The Department of State is implementing this Proclamation in conjunction with the Department of Homeland Security, and in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. Under the Proclamation, the Department ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 24 April, 2020 | Topics: Policy, President of the United States, U.S. Citizen Services, Visas | Tags: COVID-19, Immigration, Proclamation
The U.S. Congress established the Days of Remembrance as the nation’s annual commemoration of the Holocaust. Each year across the United States, state and local government organizations, workplaces, schools, and religious and community centers host remembrance activities to reaffirm our nation’s commitment to keeping the memory of the Holocaust alive. The Days of Remembrance run ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 22 April, 2020 | Topics: News, Policy | Tags: Holocaust, Remembrance Day, Yom HaShoah
It was my privilege to be able to announce to President Iohannis, Prime Minister Orban and the Romanian people that the generosity of the American people for its friends around the world continues. The United States, under the leadership of President Trump, is committed to help not only Romania, but also its other friends and ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 19 April, 2020 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Adrian Zuckerman, Assistance, Coronavirus, COVID-19, România, U.S. - Romania
Press Statement Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State Susan and I send you Easter greetings and wish you the joy of this Blessed Season. Although churches around the globe have been empty recently, the faith of believers fills the world each and every day. May your faith strengthen your hope as well as your resolve ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 18 April, 2020 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders | Tags: Michael R. Pompeo, Orthodox Churches
April 8, 2020 Continuing U.S. Leadership in the Global COVID-19 Response through Additional U.S. Foreign Assistance Thanks to the unmatched generosity of the American people and the efforts of the U.S. government, the United States has continued to lead the world’s public health and humanitarian response to the COVID-19 pandemic. We are building on that ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 8 April, 2020 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders | Tags: Coronavirus, COVID-19, Michael R. Pompeo
Thank you very much, Defense Minister Ciuca. That was very nice words that you said earlier. I also want to thank the multinational crew of the Heavy Airlift Wing. They left Hungary Saturday morning and they just returned. They have flown for 4 days led by a Colonel from Sweden, a couple of American flag ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 8 April, 2020 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Adrian Zuckerman, Coronavirus, COVID-19
We are proud that we were able to assist the Government of Romania in transporting much-needed supplies from South Korea to Romania. I would also like to thank the Strategic Airlift Capability team for undertaking this important mission. The Strategic Partnership between the United States and Romania has never been stronger and benefits our peoples ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 7 April, 2020 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Coronavirus, COVID-19, România, SAC, South Korea, Strategic Airlift Capability
March 26, 2020, 18:00 CMR Good afternoon. I hope you and your families are all safe and well. Thank you, Ionut, for the wonderful welcome. And thank you to Anca and the entire AmCham team for all their efforts to maintain the powerful leadership demonstrated by this organization at a critical and challenging time. I ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 1 April, 2020 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Adrian Zuckerman, American Chamber of Commerce, Coronavirus, COVID-19
Executive Summary Romania is a constitutional republic with a democratic, multiparty parliamentary system. The bicameral parliament consists of the Senate and the Chamber of Deputies, both elected by popular vote. Observers considered presidential elections held on November 10 and 24 and parliamentary elections in 2016 to have been generally free and fair and without significant ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 30 March, 2020 | Topics: Official Reports, U.S. & [Country] | Tags: 2019, Human Rights, Report, România
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Bucharest, Romania (March 26, 2020) Location: Romania Event: U.S. citizens who are considering returning to the United States are urged to work with their airlines to make travel arrangements while flights are still available. The Lufthansa Group (Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, and Swiss Air) announced that they have suspended flights until April ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 26 March, 2020 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Bucharest, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Health Alert
The Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) is a free service to allow U.S. citizens and nationals traveling and living abroad to enroll their trip with the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 26 March, 2020 | Topics: Consular Affairs, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: SMART, U.S. Citizens
Location: Romania Event: The Romanian Minister of Interior announced Military Ordinance 3, which takes effect March 25 at noon local time. Under this ordinance, citizens 65 and older are only allowed to leave home between 1100 and 1300 and even then, their activities are restricted to shopping, medical assistance, caring for a minor or elder ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 25 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert | Tags: Bucharest, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Health Alert
Op-ed by Ambassador Zuckerman The celebrated American author Mark Twain once said, “A lie can travel halfway around the world while the truth is putting its boots on.” That statement is especially true in the 21st Century. In today’s age of social media, it has unfortunately become normal to see false information reach a broad ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 20 March, 2020 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Adrian Zuckerman, COVID-19, Op-ed
March 18, 2020 Location: Romania Event: Due to the ongoing outbreak of COVID-19 and the Presidential Proclamations banning entrance into the United States of foreigners who have been in certain areas in the 14 days prior to proposed entrance, we are proving updated information on which services we are currently providing. The American Citizen Services ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 18 March, 2020 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Bucharest, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Health Alert, România
March 15, 2020 Location: Romania Event: Romanian Interior Minister Vela announced on March 15 that the National Committee for Special Emergency Situations decided on March 14 that all asymptomatic individuals arriving in Romania through land or air points of entry and originating from or transiting within the previous 14 days any country with at least ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 17 March, 2020 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Bucharest, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Health Alert, România
On behalf of President Trump I wish to express my deep appreciation to the people of Romania for having united in this time of crisis to address a problem of global magnitude. The members of the various political parties, and especially President of the Chamber of Deputies Marcel Ciolacu, who moved swiftly to confirm and ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 15 March, 2020 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Adrian Zuckerman, Crisis, Statement
The Department of State advises U.S. citizens to avoid all international travel due to the global impact of COVID-19. In countries where commercial departure options remain available, U.S. citizens who live in the United States should arrange for immediate return to the United States, unless they are prepared to remain abroad for an indefinite period. ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 12 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News, Notification | Tags: Advisory, COVID-19, Department of State, Global Health Advisory
Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State As we mark International Women’s Day on March 8, we join forces with countries around the globe striving to advance the rights, progress, and equal status of women. Working together, we are finding ways to ensure women and girls have access to equal opportunities and live free from gender-based ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 9 March, 2020 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders | Tags: International Women’s Day, IWD, Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State
Bună seara! It’s a pleasure to be here tonight to talk about two things that are important to me – women and business. As a government employee, people say we don’t know very much about the business world, but as my grandmother used to say: “I know enough to stay out of it!” First of ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 5 March, 2020 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Abigail M. Rupp, Chargé d’Affaires, CONAF, Women in Economy
U.S. Embassy Awards Winners of the Video Contest “Never Too Young to Change the World: Stand Up for Everyone’s Rights” On December 15 teachers and high school students, and American diplomats gathered online to honor the winners of the student video contest “Never Too Young to Change the World: Stand Up for Everyone’s Rights”. This ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 27 February, 2020 | Topics: Events, Featured Event, News | Tags: Change the World, Contest, Never too Young, Video
Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State February 27 will mark the sixth anniversary of Russia’s attempted annexation of Ukraine’s Crimean peninsula, and the United States reaffirms: Crimea is Ukraine. As underscored in our July 2018 Crimea Declaration, the United States does not and will not ever recognize Russia’s claims of sovereignty over the peninsula. We ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 27 February, 2020 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders | Tags: Crimea, Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State, Ukraine
As prepared for delivery February 20, 2020 Good Morning It is a pleasure to be here this morning at the CEO Forum of the American Chamber of Commerce in Romania. I look forward to continuing the close relationship the Embassy has with AmCham to strengthen the US-Romania strategic partnership as we work together to improve ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 20 February, 2020 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Adrian Zuckerman, American Chamber of Commerce, CEO, România
February 18, 2020, 12:30 Campia Turzii Air Base, Romania Good afternoon General Petrescu, General Pana, General Koscheski, Col Oatu, Ladies and Gentlemen, Thank you for coming here to Campia Turzii today, thanks to General Petrescu and the Romanian Air Force for hosting us today and allowing us to highlight the close partnership between the United ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 18 February, 2020 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Adrian Zuckerman, Campia Turzii, MQ-9, România
Op-Ed by U.S. Ambassador Adrian Zuckerman February 17, 2020 Huawei is the wrong way on 5G development. Contrary to popular marketing and public misconception, 5G is not synonymous with Chinese companies. American, European, and South Korean companies are leading the way on 5G development in markets around the world. 5G technology offers opportunity, but in ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 17 February, 2020 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: 5G, Adrian Zuckerman
February 5, 2019 9:07 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Madam Speaker, Mr. Vice President, Members of Congress, the First Lady of the United States — (applause) — and my fellow Americans: We meet tonight at a moment of unlimited potential. As we begin a new Congress, I stand here ready to work with you to achieve ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 11 February, 2020 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders | Tags: President Donald Trump, State of the Union
Good Morning Mr. Prime Minister Ministers Mr. McCall Mr. Pearson Ladies and gentlemen. It is a pleasure to be here with you to highlight the success of an outstanding American company and its impact on Romania. I believe the story of Ford is an excellent example of what can happen when the United States and ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 7 February, 2020 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Adrian Zuckerman, Craiova, Ford
Message from Ambassador Zuckerman on the Centennial Celebration of Babeş-Bolyai University Monday, February 3, 2020 It is an honor for me to participate in the centennial celebration of Babeş-Bolyai University. I regret I am unable to be with you in person, but please know I am with you in spirit. Although the roots of higher ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 3 February, 2020 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Adrian Zuckerman, Babeş-Bolyai, University
What Is Trust? Countries need to be able to trust that 5G equipment and software companies will not threaten their national security, privacy, intellectual property, or human rights. Trust cannot exist where telecom vendors are subject to an authoritarian government, like the People’s Republic of China (PRC), that lacks an independent judiciary or rule of ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 28 January, 2020 | Topics: Policy | Tags: 5G, Huawei, Security, Technology
January 24, 2020, 1:00 p.m. Piata Unirii, Iasi Good Afternoon, President Iohannis, Prime Minister Orban, President Ciolacu, Your Holinesses, Distinguished guests, Mayor Chirica, and all the people of Iasi, It is an honor for me to join you in your beautiful city to celebrate Romanian Unification Day. I emigrated from Romania 54 years ago, in ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 27 January, 2020 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Adrian Zuckerman, Iasi, Unification Day
January 21, 2020, 11:00 a.m. Great Synagogue, Bucharest Good Morning, Distinguished guests, your excellencies, President Vainer, Paul Schwartz, and Iancu Ţuckerman. It is an honor to join you here this morning to commemorate the victims of the vicious Bucharest Pogrom of 1941 carried out by the Legionnaire Movement. I join you all in our common ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 21 January, 2020 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Adrian Zuckerman, Bucharest, Pogrom
U.S. Ambassador to Romania, Adrian Zuckerman As we recall the 30th anniversary of the fall of communism, America remembers those martyred as Romanians chose the path of liberty, freeing themselves from tyranny. As President Trump said in his message in honor of the National Day for the Victims of Communism, “we remember the more than ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 6 January, 2020 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: 1989, Adrian Zuckerman, communism, Revolution
Friends, After two weeks in this beautiful country, I am filled with joy and admiration for what the Romanian people have achieved. I am confident 2020 will bring even greater successes for Romania and our strategic partnership. As we look forward, I want to unequivocally emphasize, on behalf of President Trump and the American people, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 31 December, 2019 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: 2020, Adrian Zuckerman, Happy New Year
New U.S. Ambassador to Romania Adrian Zuckerman Presents Credentials to President Iohannis Adrian Zuckerman, the new U.S. Ambassador to Romania, presented his credentials to President Klaus Iohannis during a ceremony at Cotroceni Palace. Ambassador Zuckerman told President Iohannis, “The people of Romania have no better friend than the people of the United States.” Ambassador Adrian ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 17 December, 2019 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Adrian Zuckerman, Credentials, Klaus Iohannis, President Donald Trump
Members of the Romanian Government, Your Excellencies, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, It is a great honor to be with you this morning. I want to begin by thanking my dear colleagues, the Ambassador of France and the Ambassador of Spain, for their willingness to collaborate to sponsor this morning’s seminar. I also want to ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 5 December, 2019 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Hans Klemm, Violence Against Women
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release November 29, 2019 On the occasion of Romania’s National Day, I would like to congratulate all Romanians on behalf of the Government of the United States. Our two nations are friends, Allies and partners, and I am glad to see our Strategic Partnership, economic ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 29 November, 2019 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders | Tags: National Day, U.S. - Romania
Remarks by Dr. Christopher A. Ford, Assistant Secretary, Bureau of International Security and Nonproliferation Bucharest, Romania November 14, 2019 Good morning, everyone. On behalf of the United States, I would like to thank our gracious Romanian hosts who have allowed us to meet here in this fantastic venue, and also the Polish government for its ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 21 November, 2019 | Topics: News, Policy | Tags: Ford, Missile Proliferation, Warsaw
Undelivered remarks, as prepared for delivery – Educational Youth Center, Constanta November 18, 2019, 6:00 p.m. Deputy Chief of Mission Abigail Rupp at the Muslim Community Celebration of the Birth of the Prophet Muhammed Good Evening, Ambassador Aramaz, State Secretary Opaschi, Ladies and Gentlemen, I would like to thank His Eminence, Mufti Iusuf for inviting ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 20 November, 2019 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Abigail M. Rupp, Muslim, Prophet Muhammed
MEDIA NOTE OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON NOVEMBER 13, 2019 Assistant Secretary of State for International Security and Nonproliferation Christopher A. Ford will head the U.S. delegation for the Warsaw Ministerial Missile Proliferation Working Group in Bucharest, Romania, November 14-15. The United States, Romania, and Poland will co-host the working group, fulfilling a commitment made at ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 14 November, 2019 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders | Tags: Missile Proliferation, Warsaw
The Embassy of the United States of America is organizing an online auction of U.S. Government property (furniture, household appliances, IT equipment, vehicles and working uniforms) starting at 8:30 a.m., Friday, November 01, until 6:00 p.m., Sunday, November 03, 2019. Photos of the property for sale can be viewed and offers submitted on the Embassy ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 30 October, 2019 | Topics: Events | Tags: Auction
Good morning everyone. Thanks again to the organizers and for the invitation for us to participate in this event. It’s great to see a full room, a lot of energy and I am honored to be on this panel of experts. I want to talk a little bit about energy security and in particular Romania’s ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 23 October, 2019 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Abigail M. Rupp, Black Sea, Conference
Violence against women and girls happens in all countries and at all levels of society. It is not a private matter but a Human Rights violation. In the run up to the International Day for the Eliminiation of Violence agaist Women, November 25th, various initiatives are taken around the globe to create awareness on this ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 18 October, 2019 | Topics: Press Releases | Tags: Violence, Women
Madam Minister, members of the Romanian Parliament, members of the Romanian Government, Dr. Vexler, President of the Jewish Community, my colleagues in the Diplomatic Corps, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, It is heartening to see the genuine progress made by the Romanian people and the Romanian government in addressing the tragic events of the Holocaust. ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 10 October, 2019 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Hans Klemm, Holocaust
Mr. President, Madam Mayor, Mr. Rector, Vice Prime Minister, Your Holiness, General, Rectors, faculty and students, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, bună ziua. Mr. Rector, thank you for inviting me to participate in this wonderful celebration. Ladies and gentlemen, I will be brief. Less than two months ago I had the extraordinary privilege of joining ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 4 October, 2019 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Hans Klemm, Lucian Blaga, Sibiu
Your Excellencies, Honored Guests, Colleagues, It’s a pleasure to be here to deliver some opening remarks to this event. I thought I’d start by first of all thanking the German Marshall Fund for this effort on coordinating our discussions on countering criminal information aggression and I think the most important piece of this is to ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 2 October, 2019 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Abigail M. Rupp, Deputy Chief of Mission, German Marshall Fund
The Government of the United States of America and the Government of Romania signed a Memorandum of Understanding Concerning Strategic Civil Nuclear Cooperation (NCMOU) to further solidify the steadfast partnership of our two nations. This Memorandum strengthens U.S.-Romania ties in an area of cooperation that is deeply rooted in our mutual national security and strategic ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 1 October, 2019 | Topics: News, Press Releases
Instructions: Complete instructions can be found on the Department of State’s public webpage at
https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/diversity-visa-program-entry/diversity-visa-instructions.html When: Submit entries for DV-2021 beginning Wednesday, October 2, 2019 at 19:00 (Romania time) and before Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at 19:00 (Romania time). Where: Electronic entries are accepted ONLY at
www.dvlottery.state.gov Fees: There is NO fee to enter the Diversity Visa ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 1 October, 2019 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Diversity visa, Lottery
“A functional democracy cannot be based on lies, denial, and amnesia.” – Vladimir Tismaneanu 30 years after the fall of communist regimes in Central and Eastern Europe, the U.S. Embassy in Bucharest invites you to a contest dedicated to the photographic memories of the era. We invite you to review your photo archive, choose a ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 25 September, 2019 | Topics: Events | Tags: Contest, Then and Now
The Embassy of the United States of America is organizing an online auction of furniture, household appliances, IT equipment and vehicles, starting at 8:30 a.m., Tuesday, October 15, at 8:30 AM, until 6:00 p.m., Sunday, October 20, 2019. Photos of the objects for sale can be viewed and offers submitted on the Embassy website:
https://online-auction.state.gov , ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 25 September, 2019 | Topics: Events | Tags: Auction
By U.S. Mission Romania | 24 September, 2019 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders | Tags: President Donald Trump, United Nations
Good morning, Minister Oprea, State Counselor Deca, Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen, Forbes has always had a focus on bringing people together and creating that dialogue, especially in talking about what we can do in supporting a free market system, both in the U.S. and in Romania, and around the world. From the U.S. perspective, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 24 September, 2019 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Abigail M. Rupp, Forbes
Madam Prime Minister, Vice Prime Minister, members of the Romanian Parliament, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, This year we are celebrating two important anniversaries in the North-Atlantic Treaty Organization. One – the organization was founded 70 year ago and important celebrations of that event took place already in April and there will be another in ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 19 September, 2019 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: 15 Years in NATO, Hans Klemm, U.S. - Romania
US Embassy Bucharest will be offering the Foreign Service Officer Test on September 28 and October 5, morning and afternoon sessions. Please go to
https://home.pearsonvue.com/fsot to register to take the test. The registration window is now open until September 25, 2019.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 6 September, 2019 | Topics: Events
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson MEDIA NOTE September 5, 2019 Secretary Michael R. Pompeo is publicly designating the former Speaker of the Romanian Chamber of Deputies, Liviu Nicolae Dragnea, due to his involvement in significant corruption. This designation is made under Section 7031(c) of the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 5 September, 2019 | Topics: Press Releases | Tags: Liviu Dragnea, România
The U.S. Embassy is holding an Online Auction of USG property to the public beginning at 8:00 a.m., Tuesday , September 2 and closing on Sunday, September 8 at 5:00 pm. Details of allotted items for sale with photos can be viewed directly by accessing the US Embassy Online Auction
https://online-auction.state.gov and selecting Bucharest, RO. The hyperlink ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 28 August, 2019 | Topics: Events
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 ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 21 August, 2019 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders | Tags: Donald J. Trump, Klaus Iohannis, Statement
Location: Piata Victoriei, Bucharest, Romania. Event: Large protests are expected to occur in and around Piata Victoriei, Saturday, August 10, 2019 between 1700-2200. The group intends to mark the one year anniversary of the August 10, 2018 demonstrations. The Romanian Government and law enforcement entities are aware of the impending protest and are prepared to take all ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 8 August, 2019 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
On February 2, 2019, the United States provided its six-month notice of withdrawal from the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty due to the Russian Federation’s continuing violation of the treaty. The U.S. withdrawal pursuant to Article XV of the treaty takes effect today because Russia failed to return to full and verified compliance through the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 2 August, 2019 | Topics: News, Policy, Press Releases | Tags: INF Treaty, Russia
In recognition of July 30, the World Day against Trafficking in Persons, the Embassy of the United States condemns trafficking in persons in all of its forms. The U.S. is committed to working with Romanians to help end all human trafficking. We strongly urge all governments to combat human trafficking through comprehensive and victim-centered ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 30 July, 2019 | Topics: News, Policy, Press Releases | Tags: Trafficking in Persons
The Embassy of the United States in Romania is pleased to announce that Ambassador Hans Klemm is donating USD 500,000 to the Mihai Eminescu Trust, under the auspices of a special U.S. Department of State program entitled the “Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation AFCP.” This is the largest AFCP grant in the world awarded by ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 25 July, 2019 | Topics: Policy, Press Releases | Tags: Alma Vii
Mr. President, Madam Prime Minister, representatives of the Romanian Presidency, representatives of the Romanian Government, members of the Diplomatic Corps, Ladies and Gentlemen, Buna seara si bine ati venit! Mr. President, the U.S.-Romania Strategic Partnership is strong. America recognizes Romania as a model NATO Ally that is meeting, or exceeding, its pledges to the Alliance ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 4 July, 2019 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Apollo 11, communism, Hans Klemm, Independence Day
Mr. Rector, Mr. Vice-Rector, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, friends, Thank you very much for your invitation to be present here at the first such conference that seeks to bring together representatives of innovation centers from around the country to help create a unified association across Romania, and to eventually participate in a global effort ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 27 June, 2019 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Constanta, Hans Klemm, Ovidius University
Romania Executive Summary The constitution prohibits restrictions on freedom of conscience and belief, as well as forcing an individual to espouse a religious belief contrary to the individual’s convictions. It stipulates all religions are independent from the state and have the freedom to organize “in accordance with their own statutes.” According to law, the state ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 24 June, 2019 | Topics: Official Reports, Policy | Tags: International Religious Freedom, Report
Romania (Tier 2 Watch List) The Government of Romania does not fully meet the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking but is making significant efforts to do so. These efforts include indicting more suspected traffickers and adopting a five-year national strategy and national action plan. However, the government did not demonstrate overall increasing efforts ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 20 June, 2019 | Topics: Official Reports, Policy | Tags: Report, Trafficking in Persons
Good morning. It is a pleasure to be here representing the U.S. Mission to Romania and be part of this event for the third year in a row. I think going on what Cristian said, I want to talk a little bit more about collaboration, about we can do together, which is why you all ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 8 June, 2019 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Abigail M. Rupp, Hackathon, Hacking Health
This Friday, May 31, 2019, His Holiness Pope Francis will be visiting Bucharest. Road closures and the large number of people who will be traveling to Bucharest are expected to cause major traffic delays. Areas that will be affected include (but not limited to) the Patriarchal Palace, the New Orthodox Cathedral of the Nation, the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 31 May, 2019 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens
Women of Courage Awards Ceremony In 2007, the Department of State established the International Women of Courage Award to honor women who exemplified exceptional courage and leadership in advocating for human rights, women’s equality, and social progress – often at great personal risk. Annually, U.S. Embassies around the world nominate one candidate for the State ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 28 May, 2019 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Hans Klemm, Women of Courage
On May 23 teachers and high school students, and American diplomats gathered at the American Corner Bucharest to honor the winners of the student video contest “Why Every Vote Matters”. This contest was launched on February 13, 2019 to raise awareness about civic engagement and the importance of voting. The Embassy received 76 videos from ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 23 May, 2019 | Topics: Press Releases | Tags: Vote
Your Excellencies, members of Parliament, Secretaries of State, Mr. Mayor, distinguished guests, colleagues and friends, Let me express on behalf of my Embassy and my colleagues that are here today and myself, my deep gratitude for your attendance with us this morning. Some of you have travelled a great distance and you honor and bless ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 23 May, 2019 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Hans Klemm, Memorial Day, Sinaia
Good evening, I give a lot of speeches, but I have to say this is the best welcome music to any speech I have given this year, so thank you very much. Honored Counselor, distinguished guests, judges, innovators, it is a great pleasure to be here as part of your innovation ecosystem and my second ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 21 May, 2019 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Abigail M. Rupp, Innovation Labs
Mr. Rector, Madam Minister, Your Holiness, Excellencies, distinguished guests, It’s a great honor for me to be here today to join the celebration of the 75th anniversary of the University of the West. For most of this period, at least for the past 50 years, we’ve enjoyed very very strong academic collaboration between the University ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 17 May, 2019 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Hans Klemm, Timisoara, West University
Bucharest, 17 May 2019 – On the occasion of the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia, we express our solidarity with all marginalized groups in Romania, regardless of their sexual orientation, gender identity and sexual characteristics. LGBTI persons continue to face discrimination. Our countries seek to combat such discrimination by promoting human rights for ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 17 May, 2019 | Topics: Press Releases | Tags: Biphobia, Homophobia, România, Transphobia
Chargé d’Affaires Abigail Rupp Remarks at Reach for Gold: Intellectual Property and Sports Mr. President, honored guests, Your Excellencies, it’s a pleasure to be here to talk about something that we all engage in or at least follow – that is sports, and their connection to international intellectual property rights. From the U.S. perspective, intellectual ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 8 May, 2019 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Abigail M. Rupp, Intellectual Property, Sports
Thank you Daniela, again. Ambassador, colleagues, distinguished presidential advisor, ladies and gentlemen, I am very, very pleased to be here again with Smart Everything Everywhere for this annual forum, this year on the digital future of the world and Europe. What I would like to do in my brief remarks that I have prepared is ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 7 May, 2019 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Digital International Forum, Hans Klemm
Op-ed by Ambassador Hans Klemm Congratulations to all of the Romanian students who have received offers of admission from one of the over 4,700 accredited institutions of higher learning in the United States. Over 1,000 Romanians study in the United States at college and university each year and go on to be leaders and innovators ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 6 May, 2019 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Hans Klemm
Today, we honor the many journalists and media actors who have dedicated their lives, often at great risk, to promote transparency and accountability throughout the world, including in Romania as well. Recent threats against Romanian investigative reporters have no place in a democratic, Western civilization. Professional investigative journalists and the stories they bring to society ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 3 May, 2019 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: World Press Freedom Day
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Romania is a constitutional republic with a democratic, multiparty parliamentary system. The bicameral parliament consists of the Senate and the Chamber of Deputies, both elected by popular vote. The country held parliamentary elections in 2016 that observers generally considered to be free and fair and without irregularities. In 2014 the country held presidential ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 16 April, 2019 | Topics: Reports | Tags: Human Rights, Report
The Embassy of the United States of America in Romania unequivocally condemns the recent vandalism carried out against the Jewish cemetery in Huși. The destruction of dozens of Jewish graves is not only an attack against the Jewish community, but also an attack against the diversity of the entire Romanian society. We stand together with ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 5 April, 2019 | Topics: Press Releases | Tags: Husi, Jewish cemetery
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is the most successful alliance in history. Over the past 70 years, NATO has helped to create the most secure, stable, and prosperous period in its members’ history. From deterring the Soviet Union during the Cold War to countering the hybrid threats that confront us today, NATO Allies stand ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 4 April, 2019 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Hans Klemm, nato
On behalf of Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, and the United States. We, Romania’s international partners and allies, call on all parties involved in drafting emergency government ordinances modifying justice sector laws to avoid changes that would weaken the rule of law and Romania’s ability to fight crime ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 3 April, 2019 | Topics: Press Releases | Tags: România, Rule of Law
I am pleased to be here today in Galati. I have always been impressed with the beautiful Danube Delta region and the energy of its people. I also always enjoy speaking with Romanian students because you represent the future of the country – a source of hope and a wealth of ideas. You are the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 2 April, 2019 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Galati, Hans Klemm, University of Galati
Madam President, Madam Minister, Your Excellencies, my colleagues, distinguished members of this panel, ladies and gentlemen, and most importantly Romania’s Ambassadors of the future, I am going to direct my remarks to you, but first let me just say thank you to President Cherbis for including me in today’s discussion but also inviting the United ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 28 March, 2019 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: 2day, Conference, Hans Klemm
I do have some prepared remarks, I apologize for that, but before doing so – I am very proud to be here again as a supporter of Innoteque. We were there at its creation in October 2016. I was very pleased to participate in the Cluj chapter of the 2016 event. I am also very ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 27 March, 2019 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Conference, Hans Klemm, Innoteque
President Iohannis, Commissioner, Your Royal Highness, Your Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen. Thank you for the invitation to speak today. The U.S. Embassy is proud to have supported Romania Respira, Ramona Brad, Magdalena Ciobanu, and their partners as they pursued the landmark smoking ban achieved in March of 2016. That year, we honored Ramona and Magda ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 26 March, 2019 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Abigail M. Rupp, Human Rights, Tobacco
Madam Prime Minister, Mr. Ministers, Excellencies, my friend Dr. Florian, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, In an effort not to repeat the many powerful statements already expressed this morning, let me just note that any of you that have visited an institution such as the Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, the POLIN Museum in Warsaw, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 13 March, 2019 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Future of Memory, Hans Klemm
Thank you Elena, Mihai, Impact Hub, but also Women of Romania. This is my third time to be with you as we’re celebrating women of Romania. This event has always taken place – at least in my memory – during the same week as International Women’s Day. It has never fallen on International Women’s Day. ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 12 March, 2019 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Conference, Hans Klemm, Women of Romania
Mr. President, your excellencies, I am honored to be here tonight to celebrate the role of women in Romania’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. I would especially like to thank Cristina Chiriac and CONAF for inviting me and congratulate all the women entrepreneurs gathered here tonight.Tomorrow is International Women’s Day, celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 8 March, 2019 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Entrepreneurship, Hans Klemm, Women
Joint Press Statement on the Launch of U.S. State Department Energy Sector Technical Assistance in Romania The Government of Romania, led by Prime Minister Viorica Dăncilă, and the United States Department of State are pleased to announce the launch of energy sector technical cooperation under the framework of the U.S.-Romania Strategic Partnership. The Department of ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 15 February, 2019 | Topics: Press Releases | Tags: Assistance, Energy
Remarks to the Press Thursday, January 10, 2019 7:30 pm Handel Room, Hilton Athenee Hotel, Bucharest I am delighted to be back in Romania. It was a little over 20 years ago, when I visited Romania with then-President Clinton, when he announced our Strategic Partnership, a strong partnership that continues today. I am here again ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 10 January, 2019 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders | Tags: România, Strategic Partnership
At this time, scheduled passport and visas services in the United States and at U.S. Embassies and Consulates overseas will continue during the lapse in appropriations as the situation permits. We will not update this account until full operations resume, with the exception of urgent safety and security information. For information on our services and ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 22 December, 2018 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Government Shutdown
In support of the International Anticorruption Day, the U.S. Embassy is launching a speech competition “No Corruption Means:….” in which contestants will speak on the topic of what a Romania without corruption means to them. Contestants are urged to include in their remarks what they see as the main social, political, economic or security results ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 9 December, 2018 | Topics: News, Policy, Press Releases | Tags: Anticorruption, Contest
Good morning. Thank you very much for the invitation to be with you, to address a very important topic that the United States has focused on and continues to focus on. That is energy security in Europe and in Romania. It gives me great pleasure to participate in this event that touches on an area ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 20 November, 2018 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Black Sea Summit, Hans Klemm, Newsweek
The U.S. Embassy community and I were deeply saddened to learn today of the passing of Ambassador Mihnea Constantinescu. He was a consummate diplomat, a Romanian patriot, and I know of no stronger advocate for the U.S.-Romania Strategic Partnership. Ambassador Constantinescu’s many contributions to both Romania and the international community, including his recent leadership of ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 18 November, 2018 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Hans Klemm, Mihnea Constantinescu
The Embassy of the United States of America conducted the first joint chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) defense drill with Romanian security and response forces on November 15, 2018. Designed to test intervention and coordination abilities following a simulated attack, the exercise involved the specialized teams within the General Inspectorate of the Romanian Police, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 16 November, 2018 | Topics: Press Releases | Tags: CBRN, Chemical Drill, Joint Drill
Mister President, President Daraban, ladies and gentlemen, distinguished guests, First, President Daraban, thank you for this exceptional honor. I accept it with humility; also I accept it on behalf of my team at the United States Embassy. To the extent that we’ve had success in the economic dimension of our Strategic Partnership, it is through ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 9 November, 2018 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Gala, Hans Klemm, Top of the Companies
“The fire occurred right after Mari and I arrived. The tragedy was so powerful for us because so many young talented Romanians lost their lives or were horribly injured. It was very similar to another very tragic event that occurred in United States, when we were both there, about 10 years earlier so the memories ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 31 October, 2018 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Corruption, Hans Klemm
The Ambassadors of Algeria, Finland, France, Germany, Norway, United Kingdom, United States of America and Sweden in Romania will join the march “Together for Women’s Safety”, in Bucharest, Saturday, the 20th of October, starting at 3PM. The Ambassadors of Austria, Canada, Lebanon and Peru express their solidarity with the participants. The march is organized by ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 19 October, 2018 | Topics: Press Releases | Tags: March, Violence Against Women
Secretary Pompeo released the State Department’s new report detailing the magnitude of the Iranian regime’s destructive behavior at home and abroad. The report covers Iran’s support for terrorism, its missile program, illicit financial activities, threats to maritime security and cybersecurity, human rights abuses, as well as environmental exploitation.
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Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 19 October, 2018 | Topics: Policy | Tags: Iran
Elie Wiesel Square, Bucharest Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. Madam Mayor, Members of the Romanian Parliament, State Councilors, Secretary of State, Your Excellencies, Distinguished Guests, There are many parties that deserve recognition for the completion of this commemoration, of this project, but let me above all first thank to Mayor Firea, and the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 9 October, 2018 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Elie Wiesel, Hans Klemm
Mr. Rector, Mr. Minister, Your Excellencies, It is a great pleasure to be here today to launch of Google’s Digital Workshop for Developers here at the University of Bucharest. It is a great chance to highlight the importance of entrepreneurship, education, and innovation. Initiatives like this workshop are crucial in developing talent in Romania. It’s ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 9 October, 2018 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Abigail M. Rupp, Google, Launch
Holocaust Memorial, Bucharest Monday, October 9, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. Madam Prime Minister, Members of the Romanian Parliament, Your Excellencies, Doctor Vainer, Doctor Beris, Ladies and Gentlemen, I will try to be brief and not to repeat what has been said before me. As we gather to pay tribute to the victims of this mass act of barbarity and brutality, the Holocaust in Romania, we must also remember the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 9 October, 2018 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Hans Klemm, Holocaust
Secretary Generals, Presidential Counselor, Director, ladies and gentlemen, distinguished guests, friends, Thank you for inviting me to this indeed very important conference in a beautiful location, on a beautiful autum day. This event comes at a critical moment as together we face inumerable threats against our networks and interests in cyberspace. I want to congratulate ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 5 October, 2018 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Cybersecurity, Hans Klemm
Rector Dumitru, Dean Baias, distinguished professors, my dear colleague, the Ambassador from France, presidential counselor Aurescu, former minister of justice Stoica, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen. There is nothing more uplifting than being part of the beginning of an academic year. Seeing a group of young women and men about to embark on their academic ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 1 October, 2018 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Hans Klemm, Justice
Program Overview: The Department of State administers the Congressionally-mandated Diversity Immigrant Visa Program annually. Section 203(c) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) provides for a class of immigrants known as “diversity immigrants” from countries with historically low rates of immigration to the United States. For Fiscal Year 2020, 50,000 Diversity Visas (DVs) will be ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 27 September, 2018 | Topics: Press Releases | Tags: Diversity visa, DV-2020
Good morning, Mr. Minister Excellencies, Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen, Thank you for the opportunity to be here today. We have a lot of anniversaries to celebrate: Forbes 100, this year the 100th anniversary of Romania’s unification, and last year we also marked 20 years of the U.S.-Romania Strategic Partnership. And a big piece of ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 26 September, 2018 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Abigail M. Rupp, Forbes
I just want to frame the task that we hope you will be able to put your arms around and wrestle to the ground during the course of the day. What I am about to say I think is probably pretty well known to you but hopefully again this context will be helpful. Strong IPR ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 20 September, 2018 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Hans Klemm, Intellectual Property
Dr. Daraban, thank you for sharing the stage with us and for your work with the Chamber. Ana, it is good to be on stage with you again and we have become colleagues and friends over the years. General Jones, I cannot tell you what a privilege it is for me just to get to ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 20 September, 2018 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders | Tags: Business Forum, Rick Perry, Three Seas
Presidential Counselors, Ambassador Fried, Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen, Our digital economy is paving the way for a new, more connected, and more prosperous world. Perhaps now more than ever, people across the globe are turning on lights, gaining access to clean water, finding new and exciting ways to learn, and joining the global marketplace ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 17 September, 2018 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Digital Forum, Hans Klemm, Women Leadership
The White House Washington I send my greetings to those attending the 2018 Three Seas Initiative Business Forum. Last year, I had the honor of speaking at the Three Seas Initiative Business Forum in Warsaw, Poland. During my visit, I reaffirmed the United States’ strong support for the Three Seas Initiative and our shared focus ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 17 September, 2018 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders | Tags: 2018 Three Seas, Business Forum, Donald J. Trump, Klaus Iohannis
Captain, Minister Fifor, Colonel, sailors, soldiers, distinguished guests, Today, as we stand together remembering one of America’s darkest days, we come to understand that although terrorist attacks and violent extremism can shake the foundations of our biggest buildings, they cannot destroy the foundation of America and its allies. As President Bush said “These acts shattered ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 11 September, 2018 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Commemoration, Hans Klemm, September 11
Thank you Business Review. I am very proud to be here. I was asking myself why is the American Ambassador here this morning, and I think what you are doing is recognizing not so much me, but the work that the American Embassy has been trying to support – to support entrepreneurship and to develop ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 10 September, 2018 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Entrepreneurship, Hans Klemm, Prosperity
Honorable Deputy Prime Minister, His Excellency Ambassador Noble, ladies and gentlemen, it is a pleasure to be here on this year’s Fondul Proprietatea Investor Day. This gathering is a chance for us every year to see how far we have come, and to look toward the future and the immense potential that it holds for ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 6 September, 2018 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Abigail M. Rupp, Fondul Proprietatea, Investor Days
Madam State Secretary, Mr. Minister, distinguished colleagues, Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen, Thank you for the invitation to be present here this morning. Let me begin by congratulating Minister Oprea, but also State Secretary Pirvanescu, for taking the initiative to hold a conference like this. I have been, in my mandate here as the representative of ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 31 August, 2018 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Hans Klemm, International Business Forum
Location: In and around Piata Victoriei, Bucharest, Romania Event: Demonstrations are expected to take place this weekend including one on Saturday, 11 August 2018, beginning at 1700. Road closures expected. Actions to Take: Avoid Piata Victoriei and the surrounding area during the above time and during other demonstrations. Avoid crowds. Monitor local media for updates. ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 11 August, 2018 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Demonstrations
Information for U.S. Citizens Location: Piata Victoriei, Bucharest, Romania Event: Demonstrations are expected to take place on Friday, 10 August 2018 between 1500-2300. Actions to Take: Avoid Piata Victoriei and the surrounding area. Monitor local media for updates. Be aware of your surroundings. Assistance: U.S. Embassy Bucharest, Romania Phone number: +40-21-270-6000 Email address:
AcsBucharest@state.gov Embassy website:
https://ro.usembassy.gov State Department ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 10 August, 2018 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Demonstrations
The Embassy of the United States of America in Romania unequivocally condemns the recent vandalism carried out against the Elie Wiesel House in Sighet. The statements denigrating Nobel Peace Prize winner Elie Wiesel, President Trump, and other world leaders represent a deplorable anti-Semitic attack and an egregious affront to the victims and survivors of the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 6 August, 2018 | Topics: Press Releases | Tags: Elie Wiesel, Vandalism
President Jianu, Minister Teodorovici, Professor Nicolescu, distinguished panelists, ladies and gentlemen, Let me first begin by congratulating the Council’s publication of this year’s Carta Albă (the White Paper) in its 16th consecutive publication. As President Jianu recommended, we will use it at the United States Embassy as a means of sharpening our focus on outreach ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 19 July, 2018 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: CNIPMMR, Cooperation, Hans Klemm, White Paper
The U.S. Embassy and the Department of Defense, through the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) and its International Counterproliferation Programs (ICP), organized an International Joint Bioterrorism Investigations seminar in Bucharest (July 9 – 13, 2018). Open to delegations from Romania, Bulgaria, Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine, this regional initiative was aimed to provide mid- to senior-level ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 16 July, 2018 | Topics: Events | Tags: bioterrorism, Cooperation, DTRA, ICP, Joint Semminar
Your Excellency, Deputy Prime Minister Birchall, President Căprar, Professor Popescu, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, I am very honored to be here, first of all in the presence of Her Excellency, the Ambassador of France; France after all is America’s oldest ally and without their assistance and support in our war for independence it is ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 11 July, 2018 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Friendship, Hans Klemm, History, Strategic Partnership
Press Statement Heather Nauert Department Spokesperson Washington, DC June 29, 2018 This week’s World Gas Conference in Washington, DC, reinforced the fundamental importance of countries and regions employing a diverse matrix of fuels, source countries and delivery routes to enhance their energy security. Over the last week, U.S. officials underscored the strong U.S. opposition to ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 30 June, 2018 | Topics: Policy | Tags: Energy Security
Mr. President, Your Excellencies, members of Government, members of Parliament, friends, distinguished guests, Many of you as you entered told me that it is a sign of both good fortune and good luck to have rain. Thank you for your patience. If that is true, we were certainly blessed tonight. Thank you for joining us ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 29 June, 2018 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Friendship, Hans Klemm, Independence Day
ROMANIA: Tier 2 The Government of Romania does not fully meet the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking; however, it is making significant efforts to do so. The government demonstrated increasing efforts compared to the previous reporting period; therefore Romania remained on Tier 2. The government demonstrated increasing efforts by significantly increasing prosecutorial use ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 29 June, 2018 | Topics: Official Reports | Tags: Report, Trafficking in Persons
On behalf of Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Luxemburg, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United States please receive the statement below: We, Romania’s international partners and allies, call on all parties involved in amending Romania’s criminal and criminal procedure codes to avoid changes that would weaken the rule of law or Romania’s ability to fight crime or corruption. ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 28 June, 2018 | Topics: Policy, Press Releases | Tags: Call, România, Rule of Law
Location: Victoria Square, Bucharest and possibly other cities in Romania Event: Demonstrations are reported as taking place the evening of 20 June 2018 in Victoria Square, Bucharest. Media reports protests in other cities in Romania. Actions to Take: · Monitor local media for updates. · Be aware of your surroundings. Assistance: U.S. Embassy/Consulate Bucharest, Romania Phone number: +40-21-270-6000 ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 20 June, 2018 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Demonstrations
For the past couple of days, as you know, I was here for a meeting with the U.S.-Romanian Strategic Dialogue. It gave us a chance to talk about the extensive cooperation that the United States and Romania have in so many areas, but particularly security and defense, energy cooperation. We have a very robust commercial ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 19 June, 2018 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders | Tags: România, Strategic Partnership, Wess Mitchell
The Governments of Romania and the United States of America held the sixth plenary meeting of the Strategic Partnership Dialogue in Bucharest, Romania, on June 19, 2018. This partnership is rooted in a shared commitment to the values and interests that underpin the West. The two governments reaffirm this commitment and pledge to work together on ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 19 June, 2018 | Topics: Policy, Press Releases | Tags: Joint Statement, Strategic Partnership, U.S. - Romania
Thank you for that very kind introduction Rector Dumitru. I was just saying a moment ago to the Rector that I spoke at this university here a few years ago and the crowd then was a lot smaller than it is now. I have absolutely no idea why that is and I am very happy ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 18 June, 2018 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders | Tags: România, University of Bucharest, Wess Mitchell
Location: Downtown Bucharest, Romania Event: Four separate demonstrations and protests are expected to take place on Saturday, June 9, 2018. The locations and timing of these events overlap to some degree and the number of attendees is expected to be large. It is expected that normal pedestrian and vehicular traffic in these areas will be ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 8 June, 2018 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Alert, Demonstrations
President Iohanis, President Arsene, Mr. Minister, Your Excellencies, Presidential Counselors, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, Books – they are vessels of delight, enchantment, knowledge, science, wisdom, tragedy, comedy, and sometimes boredom. Books are central to our Western civilization. They were the engine of the Renaissance, contributed vastly to the Enlightenment and to the tremendous material ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 30 May, 2018 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Bookfest, Hans Klemm, International Bookfair
Mr. Nicolae Nasta, distinguished guests, And, especially, veterans and their families: This weekend across the United States, family and friends will gather for picnics, excursions, and backyard barbeques as the Memorial Day weekend marks the beginning of summer. And while these gatherings are familiar social events for Americans, it is important to remember what Memorial ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 25 May, 2018 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Abigail M. Rupp, Ceremony, Memorial Day
Organizers and sponsors, judges, guests, students, innovators, It’s a great chance to be here for the final evening of Demo Day to learn more about the journey that you all have been on for the past few months. I am going to start by mentioning something that I brought with me today that represents innovation, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 22 May, 2018 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Abigail M. Rupp, Demo Day, Innovation Labs
Deputy Pop, Secretary General, President, Mr. Minister, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, Thank you very much for inviting me here this morning and excuse me for using English rather than Romanian. I very much want to encourage the objective of today’s conference; I think it is exactly the right thing to do – to bring ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 14 May, 2018 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Hans Klemm, Investment, Strategic Partnership
Thank you Lucian. Good morning, ladies and gentlemen, colleagues, and distinguished guests. Lucian, I am very, very proud to be here this morning with you, your leadership team and anybody else who is here this morning from Amazon. The reason for my pride is three-fold. One is: this is my job. I actually have written ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 9 May, 2018 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Amazon, Hans Klemm
Women of Courage Awards Ceremony In 2007, the Department of State established the International Women of Courage Award to honor women who exemplified exceptional courage and leadership in advocating for human rights, women’s equality, and social progress – often at great personal risk. Annually, each Embassy may nominate one candidate for the State Department’s International ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 8 May, 2018 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Hans Klemm, International Women of Courage
May 3rd marks the annual commemoration of World Press Freedom Day. The United States values freedom of the press as a key component of democratic governance. Democratic societies are not infallible, but they are accountable. Romania has become a regional model for the rule of law. Many of these improvements are due to the determination ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 3 May, 2018 | Topics: Press Releases | Tags: World Press Freedom Day
“1 Decembrie 1918” University of Alba Iulia Good morning. Mr. Rector, honored officials, Alba Iulia local and central government’s representatives, Your Excellences from the diplomatic corps, honored guests, It’s a pleasure to be here today, in the city of Alba Iulia, to celebrate the centennial of modern Romania. I mention, with a bit of humility, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 27 April, 2018 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Abigail M. Rupp, Conference, Romania 100
The Embassy of the United States of America will hold a sealed-bid auction for home and office furniture, home appliances, IT equipment, and vehicles on Friday, April 20, Saturday, April 21, and Sunday, April 22, 2018. The auction will take place at the U.S. Embassy on 4-6 Liviu Librescu Street, Sector 1, Bucharest. Items can ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 20 April, 2018 | Topics: Events | Tags: Auction
Representatives of the U.S. Department of State and Embassy of the United States of America and representatives of the ministries and agencies of the Government of Romania and of the Cabinet of the Vice Prime-Minister for the Implementation of Strategic Partnerships held an Interim Strategic Partnership meeting in Bucharest, Romania, on March 30th, 2018. The ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 31 March, 2018 | Topics: Policy, Press Releases | Tags: Strategic Partnership, U.S. - Romania
Due to inclement weather, the U.S. Embassy in Bucharest will be closed and have only limited operations on March 23. For U.S. citizen emergencies please call +40 21 200 3300. All Summer Work and Travel visa appointments for March 23 have been cancelled. Students with appointments scheduled on March 23 will be rescheduled by their ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 23 March, 2018 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Inclement Weather
Attention Summer Work and Travel (SWT) participants who are scheduled for interviews on Friday, March 23rd. Please be advised that all Summer Work and Travel interview appointments have been cancelled. Please do not appear at the Embassy on Friday March 23rd. Summer Work and Travel coordinators have been notified and will reschedule all appointments. Please ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 22 March, 2018 | Topics: News | Tags: Summer Work and Travel
Effective April 2, 2018, the passport execution fee will increase from $25 to $35. The $10 execution fee increase only applies to U.S. passport applicants using the DS-11 form, such as first-time applicants over 16, children under 16, and applicants who re-apply after reporting their previous passport lost or stolen. The $10 fee increase does not apply ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 16 March, 2018 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens
Hello everyone. Thanks for having me. I am very excited to be here. I thought I would start by telling you a couple of brief stories that I thought about when coming here and they both were things that happened to me when I was somewhere between your age and the age of my son, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 10 March, 2018 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Abigail M. Rupp, Celebration, Codette
Thank you for the introduction but more importantly, thank you for giving me this opportunity to be with you this morning. This is the second year that “Women of Romania” and Impact Hub have been generous enough to invite me and my wife Mari to join you. Let me explain why this is important to ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 3 March, 2018 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Conference, Hans Klemm, Women of Romania
Thank you Nicoleta, Mark. Member of Parliament, Mr. Secretary, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, It’s a privilege and a pleasure to be here this morning. One of my jobs as the Ambassador of the United States to Romania is to promote American business, to promote the export of American goods and services to Romania, to ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 27 February, 2018 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Hans Klemm, Uber
Dr. Necula, Madam Junghaus, Director Oberländer, secretaries of state, state Counselor, my colleagues in the diplomatic corps, your Excellences, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, When you consider the histories of the United States of America and Romania, it is tragically unfortunate that we share a common feature, a common chapter, that is: in both of ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 23 February, 2018 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Hans Klemm, Roma, România
Florin, Irina, Andreea, Thank you for this opportunity to be here this morning. I very much look forward to the heart of the program, which is to hear these young Romanian entrepreneurs make their pitch for their ideas and new technologies. Florin asked me to briefly review what the United States or the United States ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 26 January, 2018 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Hans Klemm, Young Leaders Club
All routine and emergency Consular and visa services at the U.S. Embassy, Bucharest will continue during the lapse in appropriations. Applicants with appointments should appear at their scheduled time. This website will not be regularly updated until full operations resume, with the exception of emergency safety and security information.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 22 January, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Press Releases | Tags: Government Shutdown
The Embassy of the United States of America wishes all Romanians a very happy New Year. As Romania begins the celebration of its centennial year, we take this time to appreciate the deep and friendly ties the United States enjoys with Romania. We look forward to continuing to strengthen these relationships, and send our best ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 1 January, 2018 | Topics: Press Releases | Tags: 2018, Happy New Year
President Trump’s recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital reflects long-standing U.S. political support — for Israel and for peace.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 15 December, 2017 | Topics: Policy | Tags: Jerusalem
Thank you very much for the invitation to again speak at Citadel on a very important topic today: “Countering 21st Century threats.” But before I begin my prepared remarks, I would like to take a moment to express my condolences and sympathies to those who admired King Michael of Romania. In the past century there ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 6 December, 2017 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Citadel, Countering Threats, Hans Klemm
The Embassy of the United States of America wishes to express its condolences to the people of Romania on the death of His Majesty King Michael I of Romania. His role in the victory in World War II and service to the Allies was recognized by the Government of the United States of America, who ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 6 December, 2017 | Topics: Press Releases | Tags: King Michael I, România
The U.S. Embassy to Romania strongly encourages the Romanian cultural organizations (state institutions or NGOs) to apply for the U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) 2018. The U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) supports a wide range of projects to preserve cultural heritage, such as the restoration of historic buildings, archaeological site preservation, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 4 December, 2017 | Topics: Events | Tags: U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation
Press Statement Heather Nauert Department Spokesperson Washington, DC The United States notes with concern that the Parliament of Romania is considering legislation that could undermine the fight against corruption and weaken judicial independence in Romania. This legislation, which was originally proposed by the Ministry of Justice, threatens the progress Romania has made in recent years ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 27 November, 2017 | Topics: Press Releases | Tags: Justice, Legislation
Williams Sonoma Brown Sugar Brine Recipe 2 1/2 cups kosher salt 2/3 cup firmly packed light brown sugar 1 Tbs. peppercorns 1 gallon water 1 1/2 gallons ice water 1 turkey, 16 to 18 lb., rinsed In a large pot over high heat, combine the salt, brown sugar, peppercorns and the 1 gallon water. Bring ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 23 November, 2017 | Topics: Events | Tags: Thanksgiving, Turkey
Ladies and gentlemen, I am very proud to be here this morning at an event of one of the best, most innovative, solutions oriented companies in the world, an American company – Microsoft. When I think of the digital economy and Romania, frankly I am left with some confusion. During my mission in Romania, I ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 7 November, 2017 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Hans Klemm, Microsoft
Mr. President, Chairman Niculescu, members of the Government, members of the Romanian Parliament, very distinguished guests, Mr. Mayor, Thank you sincerely for inviting me to participate at this morning’s event. Seeing who I’m sitting next to, it a great, great honor to be a participant at this morning’s session. So, thank you to the National ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 3 November, 2017 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Ceremony, Hans Klemm
Counsellor Deca, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, I am very pleased to be able to participate in this celebration of Teach for Romania. All of us in this room, all of the adults in this room know the importance and value of an education. It gives us the opportunity to realize our ambitions, to contribute ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 2 November, 2017 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Hans Klemm, Teach For Romania
Thank you Dale, thank you Chris. Ladies and gentlemen, among the participants here this afternoon I see a number of very familiar faces. They’re familiar because I had the honor to accompany a group of almost 30 Romanians, including Minister Laufer, to participate in SelectUSA 2017, in June of this year. SelectUSA is our primary ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 19 October, 2017 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Hans Klemm, SelectUSA
Mr. Prime Minister, Counselor, distinguished guests, colleagues, friends, ladies and gentlemen, I will try to be brief and not to be repetitive. As the American Ambassador to Romania, I have three priorities. One is to promote security, the security of the United States, in partnership with our very strong ally, Romania. In this effort, especially ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 19 October, 2017 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Hans Klemm, Trade Winds
Due to technical issues, the registration period for DV-2019 is being restarted, and all entries made prior to October 18, 2017, will need to be resubmitted for the entrant to be considered. We regret the inconvenience to Diversity Visa entrants. In order to ensure fairness and protect the integrity of the process for all those ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 17 October, 2017 | Topics: Press Releases | Tags: Diversity visa, DV-2019
Craiova, Romania October 12, 2017 Mr. President, Mr. Prime Minister, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, It is of great meaning for me to be here this morning both in a personal sense and for my family. My brother worked for Ford Motor before joining the Diplomatic Service, I worked for the Ford Motor Company. And ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 13 October, 2017 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Craiova, EcoSport, Ford, Hans Klemm
Remarks by Ambassador Hans Klemm National Day of Commemorating the Holocaust Holocaust Memorial, Bucharest Monday, October 9, 2017 – 1000 Members of the Parliament, Councilor, Observers of the Government, Distinguished Guests, your Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, as we remember today all the victims of the Holocaust, let us also note that there is a disturbing ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 9 October, 2017 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Hans Klemm, Holocaust
Aegis Ashore Romania is fully operational and fully funded. It is a critical contribution of the United States and Romania to NATO Ballistic Missile Defense. The legislation under consideration in the FY18 National Defense Authorization Act is regarding additional capabilities for air defense of the base in Deveselu. The United States remains committed to ensuring ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 7 October, 2017 | Topics: Press Releases | Tags: Aegis Ashore, deveselu
Mr. Rector, Mr. Minister, Madam Ordonator de credite, Ambassador, Mr. Mayor, Mr. Prefect, Mr. President of the County Council, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, Thank you sincerely for giving me the opportunity to visit Iasi and visit the Alexandru Ioan Cuza University this morning to help celebrate the beginning of the new academic year. I ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 3 October, 2017 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Alexandru Ioan Cuza University, Hans Klemm, Iasi
When does DV2019 open? The United States’ Diversity Visa Program will open for electronic entries on Tuesday, October 3, 2017 at 19:00 (Romania time). It will only remain open until Tuesday, November 7, 2017 at 19:00 (Romania time). To participate in this year’s program, please visit the Department of State’s web page:
www.dvlottery.state.gov during this registration period. There you will ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 29 September, 2017 | Topics: Press Releases | Tags: Diversity visa, DV-2019
U.S. Ambassador Hans Klemm’s Remarks at the Aspen Energy Summit Centrul de Afaceri Multifuncţional Lumina Verde, Ploieşti Thank you, Ambassador. Ladies and gentlemen, Mircea Geoana has had many positions of great distinction in his life and career but I hope you don’t mind that I use Ambassador as a title because I think it’s fitting ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 27 September, 2017 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Aspen Energy Summit, Energy, Hans Klemm
I was saddened to hear of the death of Corporal Mădălin Stoica who was killed during an incident in Kandahar, Afghanistan, and of injuries to other two Romanian soldiers. I would like to extend my personal condolences and those of the United States to the family and friends of Corporal Mădălin Stoica, as well as ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 15 September, 2017 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Afghanistan, Corporal Mădălin Stoica, Hans Klemm
United States Embassy in Romania Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Worldwide Caution December 6, 2017 As part of the Department of State’s continuous efforts to provide U.S. citizens traveling abroad with information about safety and security events, we are updating the Worldwide Caution with information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions, political violence, and ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 15 September, 2017 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
Good Evening. President Constantinescu, Governor Isărescu, Ladies and Gentlemen. I would like to offer a special note of gratitude to Governor Isarescu and the Board of the National Bank of Romania for this evening in which we are celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Strategic Partnership between the United States and Romania. For two decades, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 13 September, 2017 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Hans Klemm, Strategic Partnership, U.S. - Romania
Trade Winds is the largest annual U.S. government organized trade mission designed to match U.S. and foreign businesses to create business partnerships between our countries. This Trade Winds 10th anniversary event will be the largest government trade mission in the region’s history. Approximately 50 Department of Commerce officials and 80-100 small and medium businesses will have ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 8 September, 2017 | Topics: Events | Tags: Trade Winds
Ambassador Brummell, Greg, ladies and gentlemen, it gives me great pleasure to share this time with you at Fondul Proprietatea Investor Days, my third opportunity to be with you. I think two years ago I had some prepared remarks, last year I took a more informal approach to my opportunity to speak to potential investors, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 7 September, 2017 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Fondul Proprietatea, Hans Klemm, Investor Days
U.S. Embassy Statement Concerning the August 23, 2017, Romanian Justice Ministry Proposals to Revise its Justice System The United States-Romania Strategic Partnership is rooted in a commitment to democratic values, good governance and strengthening the rule of law as these are the foundation for increasing our shared security and prosperity. Firmly establishing rule of law ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 29 August, 2017 | Topics: Press Releases | Tags: Justice, Ministry of Justice, România
“Corruption is an insidious plague that has a wide range of corrosive effects on societies,” writes former UN Secretary-General Kofi A. Annan in the Foreword to the United Nations Convention against Corruption, signed by most UN members. He explains that corruption undermines democracy and the rule of law, leads to violations of human rights, distorts ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 1 August, 2017 | Topics: Events | Tags: Competition, Corruption
Good evening, Thank you very much everybody for joining us tonight. It is a great honor that some of you travelled from far far away to join us this evening. My name is Hans Klemm, the American Ambassador to Romania and here is my wife Mari. I have four goals this evening, in this brief ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 13 July, 2017 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Art in Embassies, Hans Klemm, Reception
The United States Embassy is pleased to mark the 20th anniversary of the launch of the Strategic Partnership between the United States of America and Romania, on July 11, 1997. For two decades, the United States and Romania have collaborated closely on building a framework aimed at strengthening bilateral relations, supporting Romania’s democratic development ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 12 July, 2017 | Topics: Press Releases | Tags: Strategic Partnership, U.S. - Romania
– As prepared for delivery – Mr. President, Mr. Prime Minister, Your Royal Highness, Your Excellences, Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen, welcome to the Embassy of the United States of America as we celebrate our nation’s independence. Let me first thank our donors, vendors, the American Chamber of Commerce, and Major League Baseball for their ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 4 July, 2017 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: 4th of July, Hans Klemm, Independence Day, Strategic Partnership
Romanian Companies Join Global Business Leaders and U.S. Government Officials at Top Investment Event Bucharest, Romania – U.S. Ambassador to Romania Hans Klemm today announced that 23 delegates from 17 companies from a variety of industries across Romania traveled to Washington D.C. to participate in the SelectUSA Investment Summit, June 18-20. The Summit is the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 20 June, 2017 | Topics: Press Releases | Tags: Delegation, Investment Summit, România, SelectUSA
Rich, Bogdan, Mr. President, Mr. Secretary, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, I just have a few more words about Timken. As Andreas said, this very plant represents nearly 60 million dollars in additional investments in Timken Operations in Prahova and Romania. It will add, at least in the beginning, 120 jobs. It is a measure ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 13 June, 2017 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Hans Klemm, Inauguration, Investment, Timken
Codilinschi Adriana My Life-changing Summer Work & Travel Experience ‘I wish I were more courageous, more confident in my own abilities and more self-reliant. I wish I could travel to new places, meet new people and learn about different cultures.’ These words were constantly running through my mind in the summer of 2010. Little did ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 13 June, 2017 | Topics: Events | Tags: Contest, Independence Day
There are 15 excess/used vehicles for auction. Details regarding the vehicles and auction site can be found on this page. These vehicles will be parked in the Service Entrance Apron area off of Strada Vasile Ghetie (refer to map on the right column). The vehicles may be viewed at any time on location between Monday, June 19th ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 13 June, 2017 | Topics: Events | Tags: Auction
Remarks By President Trump and President Iohannis In A Joint Press Conference Rose Garden 2:51 P.M. EDT PRESIDENT TRUMP: President Iohannis, thank you for being here. It’s an honor to welcome such a good friend of America to the White House. As you know, the people of Romania and America share much in common — ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 9 June, 2017 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, U.S. & [Country] | Tags: Conference, Donald J. Trump, Klaus Iohannis
The U.S. Embassy Bucharest, Romania thanks our sponsors for their generous support of our July 4th Independence Day Reception. This year’s theme celebrates the 70th Anniversary of Major League Baseball great Jackie Robinson’s breaking of the color barrier in professional baseball in the United States. Prior to Mr. Robinson’s entry, African Americans were not welcomed ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 8 June, 2017 | Topics: Events | Tags: Independence Day
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release May 31, 2017 President Donald J. Trump will welcome President Klaus Iohannis of Romania to the White House on June 9, 2017, for a working visit. President Trump looks forward to discussing ways to further deepen ties and strengthen the United States-Romania strategic partnership.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 1 June, 2017 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, Press Releases, U.S. & [Country] | Tags: Donald J. Trump, Klaus Iohannis, White House
Good morning, My name is Hans Klemm and I am the U.S. Ambassador to Romania. I am very happy to be here this morning because as you said food is an international language and it is a language I most enjoy. But I am here mostly to point out the American products, the American foods, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 30 May, 2017 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Hans Klemm, Taste Ambassadors
Good evening. I would like to thank Forbes Romania for the invitation to speak at tonight’s event marking 100 years since Forbes published its first magazine. When you visit the Forbes website you are greeted with the Forbes “Quote of the Day.” Last Monday, the quote was, “Opportunity is missed by most people because it ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 22 May, 2017 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Forbes, Forbes 100 Gala, Hans Klemm
Good evening, everyone. I am delighted you could all join us to celebrate five Romanian women who embody compassion, resilience, and, above all else, courage. While these women come from diverse backgrounds and work in different sectors of society, they are united in their willingness to take on some of the toughest issues facing Romania. ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 11 May, 2017 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Ceremony, Hans Klemm, Women of Courage
Madam State Secretary, Director, Distinguished guests, Ladies and gentlemen, Dear students, Thank you for providing me the opportunity to join with you this morning. I want to thank the National Library for agreeing to host this exhibition. I also need to thank the Kennedy Library, Wiener Schiller Productions, Getty Images and others who made this ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 9 May, 2017 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Exhibit, Hans Klemm, John F. Kennedy
U.S. Ambassador’s Fund for Cultural Preservation 2016/2017: “Safeguarding three Transylvanian-Saxon fortified churches: best practice for traditional crafts and community building” The U.S. Embassy is pleased to announce that Ambassador Hans Klemm is donating $59,300 to the Superior Consistory of the Evangelic Church Sibiu under the auspices of the special U.S. Department of State program called ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 4 May, 2017 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: AFCP, Ambassador’s Fund for Cultural Preservation, Churches, Hans Klemm, Transylvania
Bishop, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, It’s a great honor, a delight for me to be with you this morning in Movile. I have now been the Ambassador of the United States to Romania for about one year and a half. Of course, I am the Ambassador to all of Romania, not just Bucharest and ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 4 May, 2017 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: AFCP, Ambassador’s Fund for Cultural Preservation, Hans Klemm, Movile, Transylvania
The U.S. Embassy in Romania, the National Library of Romania, and the Youth Forum Association invite the Romanian public to visit a valuable exhibition commemorating the 100th anniversary of the birth of President John F. Kennedy. “American Visionary: John F. Kennedy’s Life and Times” brings together images culled from the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 2 May, 2017 | Topics: Press Releases | Tags: Exhibit, Hans Klemm, John F. Kennedy
I want to congratulate all students in Romania who have received offers of admission from one of the over 4,500 accredited institutions of higher learning in the United States. Graduates of U.S. universities have gone on to become leaders and innovators in many fields around the world, and you should be proud of the invitation ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 28 April, 2017 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Hans Klemm
We invite you to participate in the contest “Cook Romanian dishes with U.S. ingredients”. This contest aims to familiarize the Romanian public with American ingredients and gastronomy and has no commercial purpose. Participation Requirements: You must be a Romanian citizen, living in Romania. You must respect the guidelines for each stage of the contest and ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 18 April, 2017 | Topics: Events | Tags: Contest, Foreign Agricultural Service
Representatives of the Embassy of the United States of America and of the ministries and agencies of Romania held an Interim Strategic Partnership meeting in Bucharest, Romania, on April 12th, 2017. The meeting was an opportunity for the parties to take stock of developments in bilateral cooperation, exchange information on Romanian and US policy, identify ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 12 April, 2017 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Strategic Partnership, U.S. - Romania, United States of America
United States Embassy Bucharest, Romania Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Measles Outbreak in Romania April 10, 2017 U.S. Embassy Bucharest informs U.S. citizens that Romania is experiencing a measles outbreak, though the majority of cases are concentrated in areas where immunization coverage is especially low. Regardless, Romania has reported over 4,000 cases and 18 deaths from ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 10 April, 2017 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Measles, Outbreak, România
Teachers and high school students, along with American diplomats gathered today at Grand Cinema in Mall Baneasa Shopping City to honor the winners of the student video contest “Stand up for someone’s rights today.” This contest was launched on December 8, 2016 to mark the Human Rights Day. The Embassy received 74 videos from 24 ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 29 March, 2017 | Topics: Events, Press Releases | Tags: Contest, Human Rights
Targu Jiu Ramnicu Valcea Curtea de Arges
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 16 March, 2017 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Hans Klemm, Muntenia, Oltenia
President Daraban, fellow speakers, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, Thank you for this opportunity and I’ll follow the President’s lead by also keeping my remarks brief. It is my pleasure to be here today and to welcome all of you to this special event, “Business Without Corruption: U.S. Anti-Corruption Best Practices Tailored to the Needs ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 10 March, 2017 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Business, Corruption, Hans Klemm
As part of the State Department’s continuous efforts to provide U.S. citizens traveling abroad with information about relevant events, we are updating the Worldwide Caution with information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions and violence against U.S. citizens and interests throughout the world. Read the full text of the Worldwide Caution message on the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 6 March, 2017 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
The U.S. Embassy, Bucharest invites non-profit non-governmental Romanian organizations and institutions with activity and experience in the field of education to apply for a grant to organize the J.F. Kennedy Civic Education, Engagement, and Leadership Camp for Youth. The camp should take place the first week of August 2017. The audience will be composed of ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 3 March, 2017 | Topics: Events | Tags: Civic, grant, John F. Kennedy, Youth
The Embassy of the United States of America welcomes the arrival of the ”Fighting Eagles,” 1st Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment (1/8) to Romania. The 1/8’s 500 Soldiers bring M1 Abrams tanks, Bradley Fighting Vehicles, and Paladins (155 mm self-propelled artillery) and will be stationed at Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base, Constanta County. This is part of ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 14 February, 2017 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Fighting Eagles, Mihail Kogalniceanu, nato, U.S. - Romania
As part of the Department of State’s continuous efforts to provide U.S. citizens traveling abroad with information about safety and security events, we are updating the Worldwide Caution with information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions, political violence, and criminal activity against U.S. citizens and interests abroad. This replaces the Worldwide Caution dated September ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 13 February, 2017 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Worldwide Caution
Anti-government protests are expected to continue through the coming weekend. A large scale protest is planned for Sunday, February 12 at Piaţa Victoriei beginning at 6 p.m. Organizers are hoping for a million participants. Government supporters also continue to meet at the Presidential Palace. Their numbers are expected to reach two or three thousand. Expect ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 10 February, 2017 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Protests
Large scale anti-government protests are expected this evening and through the coming weekend at Piaţa Victoriei and other locations to include, but not limited to, the Ombudsman’s Office, Ministry of Justice, and PSD Party Headquarters. Large protests are also expected in other cities across Romania. Romanian government passed a decree to de-criminalize certain forms of ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 3 February, 2017 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages
Regional Security Office SECURITY NOTICE February 2, 2017 Expected Protests Large scale anti-government protests are expected this evening and through the coming weekend at Piaţa Victoriei and other locations to include, but not limited to, the Ombudsman Office, Ministry of Justice, and PSD Party Headquarters. Large protests are expected to continue taking place in other cities ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 2 February, 2017 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
February 1, 2017 Planned Protest Protests related to recent events in Romania are scheduled for this evening at Piaţa Victoriei with the possibility of protesters moving to the Ombudsman Office, Ministry of Justice, and PSD Party Headquarters. Protesting is currently underway with a small number of protesters. Numbers are expected to increase in size to ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 2 February, 2017 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
Ambassador Nikki Haley U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City Thank you, Mr. President. Thank you, Under-Secretary-General Feltman, Under-Secretary-General O’Brien, and Ambassador Apakan for your useful and comprehensive briefings today. This is my first appearance in this chamber as the Permanent Representative of the United States. ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 2 February, 2017 | Topics: Policy | Tags: Ukraine, United Nations
On behalf of the Embassies of Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Netherlands and the United States please receive the statement below: “We, Romania’s international partners and allies, express our profound concern at the actions of the Romanian Government on the night of January 31, 2017, which have undermined Romania’s progress on rule of law and the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 1 February, 2017 | Topics: News, Policy, Press Releases | Tags: Democracy, Justice, U.S. - Romania
President Donald J. Trump and Vice President Michael R. Pence were sworn in to office on the west front of the United States Capitol Start time 11:05 AM EST
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 26 January, 2017 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders | Tags: Inauguration, President Donald Trump
The Embassy of the United States in Bucharest acknowledges that Ambassador Hans Klemm met with Foreign Minister Teodor Melescanu earlier today. The Ambassador congratulated the Minister on his appointment, and noted the United States’ commitment to strengthening our strategic partnership, a partnership based on shared values and the common goals of promoting regional security, economic ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 20 January, 2017 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Hans Klemm, Teodor Meleşcanu
The Embassy of the United States of America congratulates the new Government and Parliament of Romania. We look forward to working with Prime Minister Grindeanu and his cabinet to further develop our Strategic Partnership,which aims to increase our shared security, enhance our nations’ mutual prosperity, and strengthen democratic institutions. Our partnership is also based on ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 11 January, 2017 | Topics: News, Policy, Press Releases | Tags: government, Parliament, Strategic Partnership, U.S. - Romania
Due to inclement weather, the U.S. Embassy in Bucharest will have limited operations on January 11, 2017. For U.S. citizen emergencies please call +40 21 200 3300. All visa appointments for January 11, 2017 have been cancelled. Applicants with appointments scheduled on January 11, 2017 may reschedule at www.ustraveldocs.com/ro or by calling + 40 317 ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 11 January, 2017 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Blizzard, Snow
Due to inclement weather, the U.S. Embassy in Bucharest will have limited operations on Friday, January 6. Only emergency Consular services will be available.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 6 January, 2017 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Blizzard, Inclement Weather, Snow
In response to media inquiries, the U.S. Ambassador to Romania, Hans Klemm states: “The United States Embassy welcomes the elections on December 11 for a new Romanian parliament. We are committed to work with the incoming government to deepen the U.S.-Romanian Strategic Partnership, and to promote security, the rule of law and prosperity for our ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 13 December, 2016 | Topics: Former Ambassadors, Press Releases | Tags: Elections, Hans Klemm, Parliament
Remarks By Deputy Chief Of Mission Dean Thompson At The 10th Anniversary Of American Corner Cluj-Napoca December 11, 2016 Bună ziua, Vă mulţumesc foarte mult pentru prezenţa dumneavoastră aici, la Biblioteca Judeţeană “Octavian Goga” Cluj, pentru a sărbători împreună 10 (zece) ani de la înfiinţarea American Corner Cluj-Napoca. We couldn’t have celebrated this important anniversary ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 11 December, 2016 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: American Corner, Cluj-Napoca, Dean Thompson, Octavian Goga
Ambassador Hans Klemm at the University of Craiova (Photo: Iulia Vasile / U.S. Embassy) Thank you very, very much for giving me this opportunity to spend some time with you this morning. My name is Hans Klemm, I am the Ambassador of the United States of America to Romania. This is my first opportunity to ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 22 November, 2016 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Democracy, Economy, Hans Klemm, University of Craiova
The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens to the heightened risk of terrorist attacks throughout Europe, particularly during the holiday season. U.S. citizens should exercise caution at holiday festivals, events, and outdoor markets. This Travel Alert expires on February 20, 2017. Credible information indicates the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL or Da’esh), al-Qa’ida, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 21 November, 2016 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Europe, Travel Alert
The Embassy of the United States in Romania encourages all U.S. citizens to exercise their right vote. U.S. Federal elections will take place on November 8. Please note, the U.S. Embassy is NOT a polling station. Citizens cannot come to the Embassy to vote. All absentee ballots in the U.S. are administered by the state ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 1 November, 2016 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Press Releases | Tags: Election, U.S., Voting
Today we remember those who lost their lives or were injured in the tragic, preventable Colectiv fire one year ago. Out of the tragedy arose hope. Tens of thousands of Romanians peacefully joined together to voice their desire for a Romania free from corruption, with a transparent and responsive government, and fully engaged in a ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 30 October, 2016 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Fire, Hans Klemm
Secretary Kerry’s October 4 Speech on Transatlantic Relations at George Marshall Foundation in Brussels SECRETARY KERRY: Well, je suis John Kerry. (Laughter.) Welcome. Karen, merci, danke schon, dank u wel, and thank you – I’m really delighted to be here in the heart of Europe. I’m delighted to be in this extraordinary library building of great history, and I ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 11 October, 2016 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders | Tags: George Marshall, John Kerry, Relations, Transatlantic
Mrs. Mayor General, Your Excellences, distinguished guests, We stand here today to honor the late Elie Wiesel. A native son of Romania, he made sure the world never forgot the horrors of the Holocaust. And, after a lifetime of commitment, he truly had become a “messenger to mankind.” When Wiesel was growing up in the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 10 October, 2016 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Dedication, Elie Wiesel, Hans Klemm
Distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, I am grateful for this opportunity to introduce the topic this morning – the Western liberal order under siege. This is an important question and a timely one and an appropriate question. It is one that is of great concern to the United States, as reflected in a speech – ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 6 October, 2016 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Aspen, Hans Klemm, Institute
Mr. Deputy Prime Minister, Ambassador, speakers, distinguished guests, colleagues, It is really a great opportunity to be here today and I want to open by offering Ambassador Klemm’s regrets that he couldn’t be with you this morning to the opening due to some changes in his travel plans, but he will be back this afternoon ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 5 October, 2016 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Conference, Dean Thompson, Innoteque, Innovation
Honorable Rector Sorin Cimpeanu, Honorable Education Minister Dumitru, His Excellency Ambassador Saint-Paul, colleagues from the diplomatic corps, esteemed guests, teachers and students, It is my pleasure to be here today to congratulate the Faculty of Biotechnology on its 20th anniversary and to celebrate the progress and advances Romania has achieved in agriculture through biotechnology. Biotechnology ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 4 October, 2016 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Agricultural Studies, Biotechnology, Dean Thompson, University
When does DV2018 open? The United States’ Diversity Visa Program will open for electronic entries on Tuesday, October 4, 2016 at 19:00 (Romania time). It only will remain open until Monday, November 7, 2016 at 19:00 (Romania time). To participate in this year’s program, please visit the Department of State’s web page:
www.dvlottery.state.gov during this registration ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 4 October, 2016 | Topics: Press Releases | Tags: Diversity visa, DV Lottery, DV2018
The Governments of the United States of America and Romania held their fifth annual Strategic Partnership Dialogue in Washington, DC, on September 26, 2016. This partnership is rooted in a shared commitment to democratic values – rule of law, open markets, respect for human rights, and people-to-people ties. The two Governments reaffirmed these principles and ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 27 September, 2016 | Topics: Policy | Tags: Dialogue, Joint Statement, Strategic Partnership, U.S. - Romania
Dr. Paun, ladies and gentlemen, colleagues, Thank you for asking me to join you this afternoon for what will be I hope a meaningful, instructive and valuable several hours to learn about what we believe to be very important American technologies. The topic is of course radio-neurosurgery and it’s hosted by Varian, a proud American ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 20 September, 2016 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Hans Klemm, Radiation, Technology, Therapy
The Embassy of the United States is pleased to invite innovation experts from U.S. universities, the U.S. Small Business Administration, and Hubspot to an event exploring, though dialogue with other international experts, how to create, nurture and maximize an innovation ecosystem in Romania. For conference details:
http://innoteque.com/ . Over many years, the United States Government and ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 19 September, 2016 | Topics: Events | Tags: Entrepreneurship, Expert, Innovation
Today, United States Ambassador Hans Klemm inaugurated the ninth American Shelf in Romania at the “Bod Péter” Covasna County Library. The U.S. Ambassador offered the book donation to the Library Director Szabolcs Szonda. American Shelf is a book donation program consisting of reference titles, classical and contemporary American literature, English language and children’s books, which ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 14 September, 2016 | Topics: Press Releases | Tags: american shelf, Book donation, Hans Klemm
The Embassy of the United States in Romania and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs jointly recognize and salute the fifth anniversary of the signing, in Washington, D.C., on the 13th of September 2011, of the Joint Declaration on Strategic Partnership for the 21st Century between the United States of America and Romania. The Joint Declaration ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 13 September, 2016 | Topics: Policy, Press Releases | Tags: Joint Declaration, Strategic Partnership, U.S. - Romania
Today, United States Ambassador Hans Klemm inaugurated an American Shelf at the Kájoni János” Harghita County Library by presenting a collection of books to Library Director Katalin-Mária Kopacz. American Shelf is a book donation program consisting of reference titles, classical and contemporary American literature, English language and children’s books, which become part of the library’s ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 12 September, 2016 | Topics: Former Ambassadors, Press Releases | Tags: american shelf, Book donation, Hans Klemm, Harghita
On September 6, 2016 the United States Department of State has selected an additional 7,700 Diversity Visa Lottery winners worldwide for the lottery year DV-2017. If you entered the Diversity Visa Lottery in October 2015, please use your unique confirmation number on the only official Entrant Status Check website
www.dvlottery.state.gov to see if you were selected ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 9 September, 2016 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Diversity visa, Immigration
THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 29, 2016 Less than a year ago, in response to an historic global refugee crisis, involving millions of Syrians in flight from violence and conflict, President Obama directed his Administration to increase the number of Syrian refugees provided safe haven in the United ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 30 August, 2016 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders | Tags: Barack Obama, Crisis, Refugee, Susan E. Rice, Syria, White House
U.S. Ambassador Hans Klemm inaugurated today the seventh American Shelf at “Panait Istrati” County Library Brăila. The Ambassador presented the gift of the American Shelf to Library Director Dragoș Neagu. The book collection includes136 titles offering access to reference books, classic and contemporary U.S. literature, English language teaching methodology and English language learning, as well ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 10 August, 2016 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Braila, Donations, Hans Klemm, Panait Istrati
Ambassador Hans Klemm participated Thursday, August 4, in the Saber Guardian 16 exercise DV Day in Cincu, Braşov, Romania. Saber Guardian 16 took place between July 27 and August 7 and involved more than 2,800 troops from five NATO countries (Bulgaria, Canada, Poland, Romania and the USA) and five Partnership for Peace states (Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 8 August, 2016 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, Former Ambassadors | Tags: Cincu, Exercise, Hans Klemm, nato, Saber Guardian
Ambasadorul Hans Klemm a participat marţi, 2 august 2016 la ceremonia de comemorare a Holocaustului împotriva romilor. Depunerea de coroane în amintirea acestora a avut loc la la Memorialul Victimelor Holocaustului din Bucureşti. În noaptea de 2 august 1944, aproximativ 3000 de copii, femei, bătrâni şi bărbaţi de etnie romă, au fost ucişi în lagărul ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 2 August, 2016 | Topics: Events | Tags: Holocaust, Roma
Good Morning Everyone. Thank you Sorin for the lovely introduction and I would also like to thank the Rasnov team for inviting me here to speak today. Dignitaries, distinguished guests, students, ladies and gentlemen, I am pleased to be at such a monumental festival to discuss civil rights in America as demonstrated through cinema. And ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 30 July, 2016 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Hans Klemm, Nation, Revolution, Selma
Good morning ladies and gentlemen! Thank you for coming to the Embassy this morning to help jointly work on something very important, that is to improve health outcomes in Romania. What we intend to do today is to discuss how we can raise the public awareness of the dangers of hepatitis C and mark the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 27 July, 2016 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Conference, Hans Klemm, Hepatitis
The FLEX program was created by the United States Congress in 1992. Along its 24 years of existence, the FLEX program has provided scholarships to over 24,000 secondary school students from Europe, Eurasia, and Central Asia. It offers a year-long trip to the United States to study in an American high school. The goal of ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 13 July, 2016 | Topics: Events | Tags: Exchange, FLEX, Future, Future Leaders Exchange Program
– As prepared for delivery – Mr. President, we have three celebrations tonight. The first is to commemorate the signing by American patriots on July 4, 1776, of the Declaration of Independence. In that document, our Founders asserted not only that all are created equal with the rights of life, liberty and the pursuit of ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 1 July, 2016 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: 4th of July, ambassador, Hans Klemm, Independence Day
It’s been nearly two weeks since nearly 50 people were slaughtered in Orlando. And that is nowhere near enough time for healing or for moving beyond the terrible realization of that day’s events. The memories of those who were lost will, above all, live on in the minds and the hearts of their loved ones long ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 25 June, 2016 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Dean Thompson, Diversity, LGBT, March, Orlando
The Embassy of the United States of America in Romania is happy to announce that Elena Cobianu, Catrinel Fratean, and Vlad Craioveanu will attend the Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES), which will take place June 22-24, 2016 in Palo Alto, California. They will be joining more than 700 entrepreneurs from around the world along with investors, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 21 June, 2016 | Topics: Press Releases | Tags: Entrepreneurship, Summit
Good afternoon everyone. Rector Dumitru, Mr. President Constantinescu, Minister Curaj, colleagues from the diplomatic corps, ladies and gentlemen, distinguished guests, Thank you for giving me the opportunity this afternoon to speak about a very important topic, as was introduced by the rector: the North Atlantic Treaty Organization in the 21st Century. As you mentioned Mr. ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 8 June, 2016 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Hans Klemm, nato, University of Bucharest
Good evening ladies and gentlemen and distinguished guests. I want to thank the Innovation Labs team for inviting me this evening. It is my honor to be here tonight and it is my pleasure to offer some words of encouragement during this graduation ceremony. I look forward to seeing some of the teams present their ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 26 May, 2016 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Dean Thompson, Engineering, Innovation, Science, Technology
Good evening ladies and gentlemen and distinguished guests. Minister of Education Adrian Curaj, Minister of Labor Dragos Pislaru, it is a pleasure to have you here. Thank you for attending the U.S. Embassy and TechLounge’s 2016 Entrepreneurship Evening, a celebration of Romanian entrepreneurship and innovation. President Obama believes in the power of entrepreneurship, and we ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 20 May, 2016 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Dean Thompson, Entrepreneurship, TechLounge
The U.S. Embassy is disappointed by the National Bank of Romania’s decision to honor former interwar National Bank Governor Mihail Manoilescu through the release of coins bearing his image. Manoilescu was an active promoter of and contributor to fascist ideology and anti-Semitic sentiment in Romania, which ultimately led to the country’s darkest period. While the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 13 May, 2016 | Topics: Press Releases | Tags: anti-semitic, România
– As prepared. Check against delivery – Deveselu, Romania Good afternoon. It’s a real pleasure for me to be here on my first visit to Romania. I only wish I could stay longer to see more of this beautiful country. I want to thank President Iohannis, Prime Minister Ciolos, and Minister Motoc for being such ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 12 May, 2016 | Topics: Policy | Tags: deveselu, Missile Defense, Robert O. Work
– As prepared. Check against delivery – Deveselu, Romania Secretary General, Deputy Secretary of Defense, President of the Romanian Senate, Ministers, Your Excellencies, Dear members of the military, diplomats and local officials, Ladies and Gentlemen, It gives me great pleasure to be at the Deveselu Military Base today with you – Romanian, American, North-Atlantic Alliance ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 12 May, 2016 | Topics: Policy | Tags: Aegis, Ciolos, deveselu, missile defence
– As prepared. Check against delivery – Deveselu, Romania Ladies and Gentlemen, Thank you for that welcome. Today represents an important moment for NATO and for transatlantic security. This ceremony means that the United States’ AEGIS Ashore system here at Deveselu is certified for operations. This represents a significant increase in the capability to defend ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 12 May, 2016 | Topics: News, Policy | Tags: Aegis, deveselu, Missile Defense, nato, Stoltenberg
– As prepared. Check against delivery – Deveselu, Romania President of Romanian Senate Călin Popescu-Tăriceanu,Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies Valeriu Zgonea, Prime Minister Ciolos, Secretary General Stoltenberg, Ambassador Klemm, Deputy Secretary of Defense Work, Minister of Foreign Affairs Comanescu, Minister of National Defense Motoc, General Ciuca, distinguished visitors and guests; Good Morning and on ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 12 May, 2016 | Topics: News, Policy | Tags: amiral, deveselu, missile defence, nato
Ambassador Douglas Lute U.S. Ambassador to NATO Assistant Secretary Frank A. Rose Arms Control, Verification and Compliance Romanian State Secretary Daniel Ionită Strategic Affairs Bucharest, Romania Moderator: We have a very prestigious panel. I would like to begin with our host, Romanian State Secretary for Strategic Affairs, Daniel Ionită. You’ll find his bio in your ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 11 May, 2016 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders | Tags: briefing, deveselu, ionita, lute, missile defence, nato, press, rose
Antony J. Blinken U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Telephonic Press Briefing Hosted by the Brussels Media Hub Moderator: Thanks so much, and greetings everybody from the U.S. Department of State. I would like to welcome all of you dialing in from across Europe today, and thank you for joining us in this call. We are ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 11 May, 2016 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders | Tags: blinken, briefing, deputy, deveselu, nato
Distinguished guests, Ladies and Gentlemen, It’s an honor for the United States Embassy to be hosting you to — as both Mr. and Mrs. Constantin said — to discuss and find a way forward on a very important medical topic, of concern to the world, to America, but especially to Romania. Tuberculosis remains a global ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 9 May, 2016 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Assistance, Awareness, Hans Klemm, Tuberculosis
I was saddened to hear of the deaths of Sergeant First Class Iulian Dumitrescu and Sergeant Adrian Vizireanu who were killed during an incident in Kandahar, Afghanistan and of injuries to a third Romanian soldier. I would like to extend my personal condolences and those of the United States to the family and friends of ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 8 May, 2016 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Afghanistan, Condolences, Dumitrescu, Hans Klemm, Vizireanu
U.S. Ambassador Hans Klemm inaugurated today the sixth American Shelf at “Alexandru D. Xenopol” County Library Arad. The Ambassador presented the gift of the American Shelf to Library Director Florin Didilescu. The book collection includes133 titles offering access to classic U.S. literature, reference books about the U.S. and English teaching books. Similar to the other ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 21 April, 2016 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: ambassador, american shelf, Hans Klemm, library
The U.S. Embassy is pleased to announce that, in its continuing support for the Government of Romania, the U.S. Trade and Development Agency awarded a grant to the University Politehnica Bucharest (UPB) for a feasibility study on the technical, economic and financial viability of implementing a Smart Micro Grid pilot system on campus. UPB is ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 20 April, 2016 | Topics: Press Releases | Tags: education, government, grant, support
President Obama has approved the recommendation of Secretary of Defense Gates and the Joint Chiefs of Staff for a phased, adaptive approach for missile defense in Europe. This approach is based on an assessment of the Iranian missile threat, and a commitment to deploy technology that is proven, cost-effective, and adaptable to an evolving security ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 17 April, 2016 | Topics: Fact Sheets, Featured Event | Tags: deveselu, Missile Defense
Preamble The United States of America and Romania (hereafter referred to as the “Parties”); Having in mind the United States – Romanian Strategic Partnership and the further development thereof, and recognizing that a very important pillar of the United States – Romanian relationship is the solidarity embodied in Article 5 of the North Atlantic Treaty, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 17 April, 2016 | Topics: Fact Sheets, Featured Event | Tags: deveselu, Missile Defense
Thank you President Hendricks, Chairman Ninivaggi, Prime Minister, Deputy Prime Minister, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, I will keep my remarks short. There are really only three points I would like to make. First, thank you for inviting me here today. It is a great pleasure and a distinct privilege both for personal, as well ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 14 April, 2016 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Hans Klemm, Inauguration, Mogul, Ploiesti
Press Statement John Kerry Secretary of State Washington, DC On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I extend my best wishes to all Roma on International Roma Day. On April 8, we celebrate the rich cultural heritage of Roma people everywhere, and the contributions that Roma make to our societies, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 7 April, 2016 | Topics: Policy | Tags: Roma
Good evening, everyone. I am delighted you could all join us tonight to help honor and celebrate six Romanian women who embody compassion, resilience, and, above all else, courage. While these women come from diverse backgrounds and work in different sectors of society, they are united in their willingness to take on some of the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 6 April, 2016 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: ambassador, Erika Garnier, Hans Klemm, Women of Courage
The U.S. Embassy congratulates the organizers of the third Women’s Health Conference in Romania, which brings together health care professionals, policy makers, civil society, and media. Coming together today to discuss women’s health issues is an important step towards addressing Romania’s health care challenges. Improving the public health system starts with the smart implementation of ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 31 March, 2016 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Dean Thompson
News Release Headquarters, United States European Command Media Operations Division Release: 16-04 March 30, 2016 STUTTGART, Germany – As part of the United States commitment to increased assurance and deterrence, U.S. Army Europe (USAREUR) will begin receiving continuous troop rotations of U.S.-based armored brigade combat teams (ABCT) to the European theater in February 2017, bringing ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 30 March, 2016 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: ERI, EUCOM, European Reassurance Initiative
Critical Infrastructure Protection Forum Bucharest March 30, 2016 Ladies and Gentlemen, Often described as the backbone of a country’s economy and security, critical infrastructure represents a fundamental element in the public’s perception and confidence in the way a state functions. Leaders and decision makers from both the public and private sectors are called upon to ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 30 March, 2016 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Dean Thompson
Daniela, thank you very much for those important remarks and congratulations as you wrap up your tenure as President of AmCham and as AmCham moves towards a new board in the coming days. We have some very exciting times ahead of us and we appreciate all the support and effort that this current board has ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 29 March, 2016 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: AmCham, Dean Thompson, România
Good morning ladies and gentlemen and distinguished guests. Chairperson Birchall, thank you for inviting me to participate in today’s debate and for organizing and hosting this event. The world has benefited tremendously from the use of information technology and the Internet’s rapid expansion. An engine of global economic growth, cyberspace has allowed us to create ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 17 March, 2016 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Dean Thompson
Vă mulţumesc foarte mult pentru invitaţia la lansarea proiectului “Mame pentru viaţă. Viaţă pentru mame” în România. MSD va lucra împreună cu World Vision la un model care să previnã decesele materne evitabile şi să sprijine accesul mamelor la servicii de sănătate de calitate în unele dintre cele mai sãrace comunităţi rurale din România în ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 14 March, 2016 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Dean Thompson
National Library of Romania Good Morning Mr. Vice Prime Minister, Mr. Ambassadors, distinguished colleagues, guests and fellow participants. It is truly a great pleasure to be here and thank you for inviting me and the Embassy to be part of Open Data Week and I am looking forward to it. We have a number of ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 9 March, 2016 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Dean Thompson
Catalin, Bernard, Mr. Counselor, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, Thank you very much for inviting me to be present here this morning to open the 3M Innovation Center in Bucharest, Romania. One of my responsibilities as the United States Ambassador to Romania is to promote the interest of U.S. business in Romania, both in terms ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 8 March, 2016 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Hans Klemm
The other day I actually did got an e-mail from James Bond. Now, I realize this is not his real name, it was a pseudonym, but the topic he raised was a serious one. It was obvious from what he wrote that he has a great love of his country, Romania, and is concerned about ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 7 March, 2016 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Hans Klemm
Police Academy Bucharest Deputy Rector Busuioc, Deputy Inspector General Petre, Distinguished guests from the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Friends and partners at the “Alexandru Ioan Cuza” Police Academy, Colleagues, Distinguished women of the police, ministry and Gendarmerie, I am honored to be here with you today to celebrate the exceptional achievements of our female colleagues ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 3 March, 2016 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Hans Klemm
Ambassador Aurescu, ladies and gentlemen, thank you for inviting me here today to talk about Present Day Security Challenges in the Euro-Atlantic Sphere. We are living in uncertain and dangerous times; the dangers we face today are more complex than they have been at any other recent point in history. In today’s world we face ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 26 February, 2016 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Citadel, Hans Klemm
– As prepared for delivery – Bună ziua tuturor. Domnule rector Pop, domnule profesor, stimaţi profesori şi studenţi ai Universităţii Babes-Bolyai, vă mulţumesc pentru disponibilitatea de a mă primi. Sunt foarte bucuros să mă aflu aici pentru a discuta despre viaţa a doi preşedinţi americani. And now, if you do not mind I will continue ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 25 February, 2016 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Hans Klemm
Tismana Monastery, Gorj County The Roma who reached Wallachia and Moldavia in the second half of the 14th Century were met with a cruel reception. For the next 500 years, they were enslaved. They were bought, sold, and traded, their families torn apart, their very lives always at the mercy of their owners. Among these ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 20 February, 2016 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Hans Klemm
With regard to the proposed legislation entitled “Proiectul de Lege privind promovarea demnitatii umane si tolerantei fata de diferentele de grup,” United States Government policy is clear. The protection of free speech, even if offensive, is a foundational aspect of a healthy democratic society. While we condemn discrimination and hate, we also oppose laws that ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 15 February, 2016 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Hans Klemm
Minister Grigorescu, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen. It is a great pleasure to be with you today as we celebrate the fifth anniversary of the listing of Fondul Proprietatea on the Bucharest Stock Exchange. Greg, members of Fondul’s board, thank you for inviting me to mark this occasion with you. Fondul’s listing on the Bucharest ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 26 January, 2016 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Hans Klemm
Mr. President, Minister Comănescu, Minister Curaj: It is an honor for me to be here this evening and to represent the Embassy of the United States of America in Romania on the occasion of the conferral of the Order of Cultural Merit to the Fulbright Commission. Educational and cultural exchanges are powerful diplomatic tools and ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 25 January, 2016 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Hans Klemm
Bună ziua tuturor. Rector Valentin Popa, Profesor Luminiţa Turcu, stimaţi profesori şi studenţi ai Universităţii Ştefan cel Mare din Suceava, vă mulţumesc pentru disponibilitatea de a mă primi. Sunt foarte mulţumit să mă aflu aici pentru a discuta despre viaţa şi activitatea lui Martin Luther King Jr. şi despre impactul său asupra Statelor Unite şi ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 20 January, 2016 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Hans Klemm
The United States and Romania are committed to enhancing bilateral ties and working to strengthen security in the Euro-Atlantic area. In the context of their Strategic Partnership, the United States and Romania are pleased to announce today that major military components of the Aegis Ashore Missile Defense System (AAMDS) in Romania, a key element in ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 18 December, 2015 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Aegis Ashore, deveselu
Good morning! Let me begin by thanking Foreign Minister Comanescu for graciously hosting us today to mark this important occasion, as well as Minister Motoc, and his predecessors, for being such gracious hosts for our installation at Deveselu! I’d also like to thank Vice Admiral James Syring, Director of the Missile Defense Agency; Vice Admiral ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 18 December, 2015 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Hans Klemm
Our Entrepreneur of the Month program highlights individuals and companies that exemplify the best attributes of entrepreneurship. An entrepreneur sees the potential in a new idea and then takes a bold, often risky step, using only his or her ability, drive and courage to turn that idea into reality. Through our Entrepreneur of the Month ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 17 December, 2015 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Qodemo
By Ambassador Hans Klemm University of Bucharest Vice-Rector, Professor Iucu, Vice-Dean Dr. Deteșeanu, Professor Roske, distinguished faculty and students of the University of Bucharest, thank you for allowing me to visit with you today to discuss the legacy of President John Fitzgerald Kennedy. With your patience, I would like to review briefly President Kennedy’s life, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 14 December, 2015 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Hans Klemm
Rector Doctor Pricopie, Your Excellency, colleagues, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, I am very honored to be present here at the school in order to participate in a commemoration of International Anti-Corruption Day. Your words were both very strong and inspiring Rector Doctor Pricopie, words that I’m fully in agreement with. The United States Embassy ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 9 December, 2015 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Hans Klemm
By the U.S. Department of State’s Luis E. Arreaga, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs As many who read this are no doubt aware, business leaders often confront difficult and seemingly impossible challenges not only to thrive, but just to survive. As a diplomat, many have told me that ending ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 8 December, 2015 | Topics: Policy | Tags: Corruption
From rising seas across the globe and the melting of Greenland’s sheet ice to the bleaching of coral reefs around many coasts, the signs of climate change are all around us. As a global society, we are at a critical juncture where our decisions today will help shape the climate our children and children’s children ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 2 December, 2015 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Hans Klemm
This morning Ambassador Hans Klemm paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Dacian Ciolos at Victoria Palace. Ambassador Klemm congratulated the Prime Minister on his appointment and the formation of the new government, offered his support, and emphasized that the United States of America will remain a close ally, strategic partner and friend of Romania. ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 20 November, 2015 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Partnership, Prime Minister
U.S. Ambassador Hans Klemm arrived in Romania just two months ago. With an interest in Romania sparked as early as his university years by his professor, distinguished writer and literary critic Matei Călinescu, and charmed by Romania’s language, history and culture, the Ambassador stated even before his arrival that he is looking forward to having ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 18 November, 2015 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Hans Klemm, U.S. - Romania
Good morning, ladies and gentlemen, distinguished guests. Thank you for joining us here today, as Soribel mentioned, to honor this month’s winner of the U.S. Embassy’s Entrepreneur of the Month award for November 2015. As I hope you know, every month, for the past year, the Embassy has been trying to highlight individuals or companies ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 17 November, 2015 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Hans Klemm
Minister Gerea, Mr. Nicolicea, Ambassador Constantinescu, Mr. Văduva, Mr. Sterian, honored guests, ladies and gentlemen, Thank you for giving me this opportunity to speak at this important event this evening. Bună ziua, vă mulțumesc pentru această invitație, și vă felicit pentru modernizarea stației de compresoare de la Șinca. Today’s launch demonstrates very clearly that Romania ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 12 November, 2015 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Hans Klemm
Bună dimineaţa Daţi-mi voie să le mulţumesc foarte mult lui Alexandru Florian şi Institutului „Elie Wiesel” pentru că mi-au oferit ocazia de a vă vorbi astăzi. I would also like to say hello to my friend, Radu Ioanid, who is joining us from the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington. And I want to say ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 12 November, 2015 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Dean Thompson, Elie Wiesel
U.S. Ambassador to Bucharest, Hans Klemm, participated Tuesday, November 10, in an inauguration ceremony at Deveselu school and kindergarten. „Providing a better environment for the education of the children of this part of Romania will have long lasting effects. Better education leads to better outcomes and will help the future of the region and help ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 10 November, 2015 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: deveselu, EUCOM, Hans Klemm, Inauguration, Kindergarten, School
Bună dimineaţa domnule Aliman, domnilor şi doamnelor, Distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, Thank you very much for your exceptionally warm welcome to me and my wife, Mari, this morning in Deveselu. I would first like to take a moment to thank both the school administrators and the local government officials who have come together and ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 10 November, 2015 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Hans Klemm
These past days have been both dynamic and very moving. We again offer condolences on the tragic loss of life on October 30 and in the days since. We applaud the non-violent exercise of freedom of speech and assembly, and encourage all Romanians to stay engaged in the civic process. The United States of America ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 5 November, 2015 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Hans Klemm
Good morning. It’s a great pleasure to be here today. It’s a really fanstastic opportunity for the Embassy to be represented. I want to congratulate AmCham, Anca, Catalin, Andra and the whole committee for the great work that has gone into this report and to the previous report. This is the third step if you ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 3 November, 2015 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: AmCham, Dean Thompson
The Embassy of the United States of America was deeply saddened to learn about the terrible tragedy last night in a club in central Bucharest. We send our most sincere condolences to the families, friends, and acquaintances of those who lost their lives. Our thoughts and prayers also go the many who were injured, and ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 31 October, 2015 | Topics: Press Releases | Tags: Condolences, Hans Klemm
– As prepared for delivery – Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen, [and distinguished guests]. Thank you for joining us here today as we honor the U.S. Embassy’s Entrepreneur of the Month for October 2015. In January 2015, the U.S. Embassy launched the Entrepreneur of the Month program. Each month, the Embassy highlights individuals and companies ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 29 October, 2015 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Hans Klemm
Dr. Mobius, Mr. Mihalache, Minister, Deputy Governor, Greg and my good friend, Ambassador Paul Brummel from the United Kingdom, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen. Thank you for this opportunity. Being new to Romania, I anticipate I will learn a great deal from you, the participants in this conference, as you know so much more about ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 28 October, 2015 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Hans Klemm
Distinguished guests, members of parliament, thank you for asking me to speak here today. The U.S. Embassy congratulates the Women’s Empowerment Cancer Advocacy Network, (WE CAN), on the organization of its Seventh Breast and Cervical Cancer Advocacy, Education and Outreach Summit. I salute WE CAN for gathering a wide range of stakeholders, including survivors, advocates, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 22 October, 2015 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Hans Klemm
[In Romanian] Bunǎ seara şi bine aţi venit! [In Romanian] Mǎ bucur sǎ vǎ primesc în seara aceasta in casa mea pentru o ocazie specialǎ. Thank you for joining us to celebrate
F&R Worldwide ’s 10th year in the Romanian market. Congratulations to Ramona Ţepelea, F&R’s Managing Director, Martin Dreiseitel, the company’s CEO and President, and others ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 21 October, 2015 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Hans Klemm
Today human trafficking traps over 20 million people worldwide. As modern-day slavery, it is a crime that happens almost everywhere and affects virtually everyone. Yet many still think of human trafficking as an issue affecting only other people, in other countries. The truth is it affects you; it affects us all. Trafficking victims may have ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 15 October, 2015 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Hans Klemm
– As prepared for delivery – Good afternoon. First, I would like to thank Ms. Șerbănuță [share-buh-NUTE-suh] for that warm introduction, and for showing me around this beautiful library. I would also like to welcome [Panelists’ Names to Come], and thank them for taking the time out of their very busy schedules to be with ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 14 October, 2015 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Hans Klemm, Trafficking in Persons
Thank you, Daniela. I am recently arrived in Romania so to have this opportunity to spend some time with you this morning is a great one and I’m thankful for your invitation for me to be here this morning. Members of the Board of The American Chamber of Commerce in Romania, distinguished guests, ladies and ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 13 October, 2015 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: AmCham, Hans Klemm
Inspector General Tobă / Deputy Inspector General Spiridon, Colleagues from the International Centre for Missing and Exploited Children and the Romanian National Police, Ladies and Gentlemen, I’m honored to be with you this morning and welcome you to a specialized training program designed to improve investigative skills and raise awareness about the various cyber threats ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 9 October, 2015 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Dean Thompson
– As prepared for delivery – Good morning. We are gathered here today to commemorate the Romanian victims of the Holocaust. This colossal act of barbarity and murder was unprecedented in scale. With certitude and determination, governments and people harnessed the terrible forces of hatred and intolerance into a destructive machine aimed at exterminating an ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 8 October, 2015 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Hans Klemm
The U.S. Embassy, Bucharest, and the Ministry of Education and Scientific Research, along with the American Councils for International Education are pleased to invite Romanian high school students to participate in the FLEX – Future Leaders Exchange Program. FLEX is an educational exchange program sponsored by the U.S. Department of State. It offers Romanian high ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 5 October, 2015 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: FLEX, Future Leaders Exchange Program
The Embassy of the United States in Bucharest is announcing the Visa Lottery Program (Diversity Visa – DV) for 2017. The Diversity Visa immigration program makes available to individuals who meet simple but strict qualifying requirements visas for permanent residence in the United States. Romania is among the countries eligible to participate in the DV-2017 ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 1 October, 2015 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Diversity visa, DV-2017, Immigration, Lottery
The U.S. Embassy celebrates the 75th anniversary of the International Visitors Leadership Program (IVLP), one of U.S. Government initiatives promoting mutual understanding through communication at the personal and professional level. The IVLP is the premier professional exchange program of the Department of State. It was initiated in 1940, when Nelson Rockefeller launched an “exchange of ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 30 September, 2015 | Topics: Alumni, News, Press Releases, Scholarships and Exchanges | Tags: Exchange Program, International Visitors Leadership Program
The U.S. Embassy has selected Romina Furniture as its September 2015 Entrepreneur of the Month. Our Entrepreneur of the Month Program highlights individuals and companies that exemplify the best attributes of entrepreneurship. An entrepreneur sees the potential in a new idea and then takes a bold, often risky step, using only his or her ability, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 29 September, 2015 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Entrepreneur of the Month, Entrepreneurship, Romina
Around 300 volunteers took part in a beach clean-up in Mamaia. The event was organized in observation of the International Coastal Cleanup Day by the U.S. Embassy in Bucharest in partnership with the Navy League of the United States – Romania Council. International Coastal Cleanup Day, held annually on 19 September, raises awareness of the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 26 September, 2015 | Topics: Environment, Press Releases | Tags: International Coastal Cleanup Day, Volunteers
On September 24, the U.S. Embassy donated more than 1,900 (1930) Tuberculosis test kits to the Marius Nasta Institute in Bucharest. The Chief of the Office of Defense Cooperation (ODC) Colonel Louis Seliquini donated the kits to the leadership of the Institute on behalf of the U.S. government. The value of the kits is USD ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 25 September, 2015 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Donation, EUCOM, Treatment, Tuberculosis
BUCHAREST, Romania – Today, the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) awarded a $956,000 grant to support Transgaz S.A.’s Pipeline Expansion Project. The grant funds a feasibility study to improve and confirm the technical design and economic and financial specifications for constructing the Romanian section of the Bulgaria-Romania-Hungary-Austria Connector (BHRA) and the Black Sea-Shore-Podisor Connector gas ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 24 September, 2015 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Black Sea, grant, Natural gas, Pipeline, Transgaz, USTDA
I was saddened to hear about the Romanian soldiers who were injured in the attack involving an improvised explosive device during a mission in Afghanistan on Sunday. On behalf of the government of the United States, I want to express my sincere sympathy to the soldiers, their families, friends, and fellow soldiers and to wish ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 22 September, 2015 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Hans Klemm
The U.S. Embassy and the U.S. Department of Justice hosted a three-day regional conference Best Practices to Address the Eastern Mediterranean Terrorism & Foreign Terrorist Fighter Threat in Bucharest from September 15-17. Chargé d’Affairs a.i. Dean Thompson and Prosecutor General Tiberiu Nitu opened the event which was held in Bucharest. The conference featured judges, prosecutors, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 21 September, 2015 | Topics: Press Releases | Tags: Bucharest, Conference, Terrorism, Workshop
The U.S. Embassy recognizes the important role independent rule of law institutions play in a healthy democracy. Respecting and protecting that independence are the responsibility of all state actors and institutions. As we have noted in the past: Judicial and Rule of Law institutions should be able to act with complete independence, and both the laws of Romania and ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 20 September, 2015 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Democracy, Independence, Rule of Law
– As prepared for delivery – Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen and distinguished guests, thank you for joining us here today as we announce the U.S. Embassy’s Entrepreneur of the Month for August 2015. I would like to thank both Modpack System for opening their fine facilities, and the Chamber of Commerce and Industry Prahova ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 21 August, 2015 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Dean Thompson
THE PRESIDENT: Good morning. Our nation was founded on a bedrock principle that we are all created equal. The project of each generation is to bridge the meaning of those founding words with the realities of changing times — a never-ending quest to ensure those words ring true for every single American. Progress on this ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 26 June, 2015 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders | Tags: Barack Obama, Equality, Marriage, Supreme Court
Schloss Elmau, Germany We, the leaders of the G7, met in Elmau for our annual Summit on 7 and 8 June 2015. Guided by our shared values and principles, we are determined to work closely together to meet the complex international economic and political challenges of our times. We are committed to the values of ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 8 June, 2015 | Topics: News, Policy | Tags: Declaration, Economy, G7, Summit
Good afternoon and thank you to Expert Forum for inviting me here today. It’s an honor to be speaking, along with these distinguished Ambassadors, to the very people who are transforming judicial and law enforcement systems in Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine. It’s been 25 years since the fall of the iron curtain and rise of ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 13 May, 2015 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Dean Thompson, Partners, Rule of Law
Thank you very much for your kind welcome and this excellent opportunity to address key members of our government in both the executive and legislative branches. There will be many topics under discussion today, among which is the critical issue of how our countries can strengthen economic ties under the auspices of our bilateral strategic ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 30 March, 2015 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Dean Thompson
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release We are saddened by the news that Germanwings flight 9525 crashed in southern France on its way from Barcelona, Spain, to Dusseldorf, Germany. We extend our deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of the 150 people on board. We are reviewing whether ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 24 March, 2015 | Topics: News, Press Releases
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release March 24, 2015 WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: · Kathleen Ann Doherty – Ambassador to the Republic of Cyprus, Department of State · Hans G. Klemm – Ambassador to Romania, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 24 March, 2015 | Topics: News, Press Releases
U.S. Diplomacy in Romania: A Persistent Affinity 135 Years Old Op-Ed by Mark Taplin It was a Christmas Eve, half a century ago, that my father still remembers well. Dressed in a morning suit he had hastily borrowed, he witnessed William Crawford present his credentials to Gheorghe Gheorghiu-Dej in an official ceremony at Palatul Victoria ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 13 March, 2015 | Topics: Policy | Tags: 135, Mark Taplin, Op-ed, U.S. - Romania
The U.S. Embassy has selected Senator Wine as January 2015 Entrepreneur of the Month. Through our Entrepreneur of the Month Program, we highlight individuals and companies in Romania that have recognized the potential of a new or emerging business idea, and then developed a focused approach with drive and courage to turn that idea into ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 22 January, 2015 | Topics: Press Releases | Tags: Entrepreneur, Entrepreneur of the Month, Senator Wine
Officials from Romania, the United States, Poland, NATO, and Turkey conducted a joint Mast Stepping ceremony on November 17, 2014 for the Aegis Ashore missile defense site now under construction at Deveselu, Romania. In naval tradition, when a mast is stepped (process of raising a ship’s mast and setting it into a notch or step ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 17 November, 2014 | Topics: Press Releases | Tags: Ceremony, deveselu, Mast Stepping, Missile Defense
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release Since early March, the United States has taken action, both bilaterally and through NATO, to reassure allies of our solemn commitment to their security and territorial integrity as members of the NATO Alliance. A persistent U.S. air, land, and sea presence in the region, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 3 June, 2014 | Topics: Policy | Tags: nato, U.S. - Romania
In support of the European Phased Adaptive Approach Phase II, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Europe District has awarded a construction contract to Kellog Brown & Root Services, Inc. (http://www.kbr.com). The contract is valued at USD 134 million and will be performed at the Deveselu Base in Olt County Romania. The contract encompasses all ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 15 July, 2013 | Topics: Featured Event | Tags: deveselu, Missile Defense
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release For more than 20 years the United States and the countries of Central and Eastern Europe have worked together to build a Europe that is whole, free, and at peace. Today, we are advancing our common defense and security goals, promoting democracy and rule ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 4 June, 2013 | Topics: Policy
In support of the European Phased Adaptive Approach Phase II, the U.S. Naval Facility Engineering Command (NAVFAC) in Naples, Italy awarded a 31 month Base Operations and Services Support (BOSS) contract to U.S. firm Exelis Systems Corporation 19 March, 2013. The contract, which is valued at USD $5.7M, will be performed at the Deveselu Base ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 25 March, 2013 | Topics: Featured Event | Tags: deveselu, Missile Defense, U.S. - Romania
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Europe District has awarded an eight-month USD 3.3 million task order to SC Glacial PROD SRL, headquartered in Ilfov, Romania, to construct temporary facilities in support of the deployment of the U.S. Ballistic Missile Defense System in Deveselu, Romania. The task order includes for the placement of a temporary ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 22 December, 2012 | Topics: Featured Event | Tags: deveselu, Missile Defense
The United States and Romania jointly selected the Deveselu Air Base near Caracal, Romania, to host a U.S. Ballistic Missile Defense System which employs the SM-3 interceptor (also referred to as the Aegis Ashore System). The deployment to Romania is anticipated to occur in the 2015 timeframe as part of the second phase of the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 3 May, 2011 | Topics: Policy | Tags: Fact Sheets, Featured Event, Missile Defense
On September 17, 2009, President Barack Obama announced the U.S. decision to adopt a new approach to ballistic missile defense in Europe. This plan is called the European Phased Adaptive Approach or EPAA. The President stated: To put it simply, our new missile defense architecture in Europe will provide stronger, smarter, and swifter defenses of ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 3 May, 2011 | Topics: Policy | Tags: Fact Sheets, Featured Event, Missile Defense
Scams involving U.S. citizens have led to the loss of considerable amounts of money, ranging from a few hundred dollars to hundreds of thousands of dollars. For more information on commonly encountered scams, please visit the Department of State’s page on
International Financial Scams . Please beware of any emails requesting any personal information such as social security ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 1 October, 2010 | Topics: Press Releases
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is in the process of implementing a new initiative, known as the “Secure Flight Program”, that is designed to improve the safety of airline passengers and make it more convenient to fly to/from the United States. Effective October 1, 2010, if your travel plans include airline flights to/from ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Romania | 1 October, 2010 | Topics: Press Releases, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: Airline, DHS, Flight, Homeland Security, Program, Secure Flight
