U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release MEDIA NOTE March 14, 2023 The following is the text of a joint statement by the Governments of Romania and the United States of America. Begin text: The Governments of Romania and the United States of America held the eighth round of the U.S.-Romania …
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This joint statement is signed by the following Embassies and Representations of international institutions (in alphabetical order): Albania, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Lithuania, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Republic of Korea, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United States, and the EU Commission Representation in Romania. Today, on International Women’s Day, we …
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U.S. Ambassador to Romania Kathleen Kavalec visited Mihail Kogalniceanu Airbase with Romanian Minister of Defense Angle Tilvar and Chief of Defense Staff General Daniel Petrescu on February 27. The visit included meetings with Romanian and Allied military units including the U.S. 101st Airborne Division, a detachment of the Italian Air Force, and a liaison team …
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At noon today, Ambassador Kathleen Kavalec presented her Letter of Credence to President of Romania Klaus Iohannis at Bucharest’s Cotroceni Palace. Ambassador Kavalec was accompanied by Mark Taplin, her husband. Also in attendance were Deputy Chief of Mission at the U.S. Embassy in Bucharest David Muniz as well as several staff. With the official beginning …
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On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the people of Romania as you celebrate Great Union Day and remember the unification of your country more than 100 years ago. This is a special year, as we recognize the 25th anniversary of the strategic partnership between the United States and Romania. Our relationship is strong because it …
Read More» Bucharest, 21 October, 2022 Violence against women and girls happens in all countries and at all levels of society. It is a fundamental human rights responsibility of every state to protect against such violence. It is not a private matter. The Istanbul Convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence requires state …
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May 23rd, 2022 The United States and Romania are pleased to announce a new dimension in their Strategic Partnership with the Foundational Infrastructure for Responsible Use of Small Modular Reactor Technology (FIRST) program. Under FIRST, the United States will provide Romania with a NuScale small modular reactor (SMR) simulator for Romania to establish an E2 …
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The award ceremony of Carmen Gheorghe, president of E-Romnja, which promotes the rights of Roma women, took place today at the US embassy. Carmen is among the 12 winners of the 2022 International Women of Courage Award (IWOC 2022) given by the State Department. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and First Lady Jill Biden attended …
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As part of our commitment to upholding the principles of the rules-based international order and to the security of our NATO Allies, the United States maintains significant combat-capable forces in Europe. These forward-deployed forces help to deter aggression and if deterrence fails, stand shoulder to shoulder with our Allies to maintain security and stability in …
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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE December 1, 2021 Romania National Day On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the Romanian people as you celebrate Great Union Day, the anniversary of the unification of your country. Romania and the United States enjoy …
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Acting Deputy Chief of Mission Shane Dixon at the Launching of the “Atingeri Nedorite” Campaign for Preventing Sexual Abuse on Children, Hosted by the Romanian Police and Asociația Telefonul Copilului, November 16, 2021, 10:30, Romanian Police Headquarters Good morning, Deputy Inspector General Lință Ladies and Gentlemen, Thank you for the opportunity to be here and …
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U.S. Department of State Media Note Office of the Spokesperson November 10, 2021 The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and Romania on the occasion of the Seventh Round of the Strategic Dialogue: The Governments of the United States and Romania held the seventh round …
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Glasgow, Scotland — U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer M. Granholm and Romanian Minister of Energy Virgil Popescu highlighted a new commercial partnership between NuScale Power and Nuclearelectrica that was signed earlier this week on the sidelines of the 26th United Nations Conference on Climate Change Conference (COP26) in Glasgow, Scotland. The new agreement has the …
Read More» Main Points The United States looks forward to working with partner countries to advance clean energy innovation and responsible, secure and safe use of nuclear power to enhance energy security, increase access to clean, reliable energy, and support climate objectives for the collective betterment of our world. We are pleased to reaffirm our commitment to …
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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release November 3, 2021 Today at the UN Climate Change Conference, Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security Bonnie Jenkins announced the United States’ commitment of $25 million in support towards expanding access to clean nuclear energy. The announcement, also called a …
Read More» Cost. A NuScale 924 MWe SMR plant, that includes 12 NuScale Power Modules, provides an LCOE in the range of $45/MWh to $65/MWh depending on the financial modeling assumptions of the power plant owner for municipal utility and investor-owned utility respectively based upon the costs for a deployment at a generic greenfield site located in …
Read More» U.S. SMR features: The United States is developing advanced nuclear power plants that are 300 MWe or smaller and offer the potential for lower upfront costs, greater scalability and siting flexibility. U.S. vendors of light water-cooled SMR’s include NuScale, Holtec, Westinghouse, and GE-Hitachi. Key benefits of U.S. technologies include: Proven technology: Most SMRs are based …
Read More» Main Points This announcement represents a significant breakthrough for bringing emerging nuclear technologies to bear on the climate crisis. It showcases first-of-a-kind U.S. technology, creates thousands of jobs, strengthens European energy security, and addresses the climate crisis head-on. This commitment by Romania allows for U.S. ingenuity on nuclear advancement to be brought to a critical …
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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release November 2, 2021 Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry and Romanian President Klaus Iohannis announce Romania’s Intent to Build First-of-a-Kind U.S. Small Modular Reactor to Address the Climate Crisis Today, Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry and Romanian President Klaus Iohannis announced …
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Bucharest, 22 October 2021 Violence against women and girls happens in all countries and at all levels of society. It is a fundamental human rights responsibility of every state to protect against such violence. It is not a private matter. In the run up to the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women …
Read More» The Department of State announces the DV-2023 registration period begins on October 6, 2021 and runs through November 9, 2021. The DV-2023 program is entirely electronic and there is no fee for entering the DV-2023 program. Registration period: Submit entries for DV-2023 beginning Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at 19:00 (Romania time) and before Tuesday, November …
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Today is the 10th anniversary of two instruments that address the peace and security of the United States, Romania, and our European allies – the U.S.-Romania Joint Declaration on Strategic Partnership for the 21st Century and the Agreement on the Deployment of the Ballistic Missile Defense System in Romania. As a result of our Ballistic …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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» 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» 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» 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 …
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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 …
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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» 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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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, …
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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 …
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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 …
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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, …
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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 …
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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» 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» 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 …
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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 https://dvprogram.state.gov/ . Fees: There is NO fee to enter the Diversity …
Read More» 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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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» 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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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» 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» 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 …
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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 …
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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, …
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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» 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 …
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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 …
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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» 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» 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 …
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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 …
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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» 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.
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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» 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: https://dvprogram.state.gov/ during this registration period. There you will …
Read More» 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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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.
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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, …
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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» 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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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» 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» 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» 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: https://dvprogram.state.gov/ during this registration …
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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» 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 …
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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 …
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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 https://dvprogram.state.gov/ to see if you were selected …
Read More»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» 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» 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 …
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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» 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» 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 …
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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» 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» 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» 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» 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» 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» 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» 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» 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» 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» 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» 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» 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» 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» 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» 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 …
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