May 23, 2022 Thank you for the introduction, Welcome, everyone. Today is a rare opportunity for subject matter experts to convene here and talk with you all about the incredibly important topic of nuclear energy and how it shapes Romania’s future. Deepening and accelerating our cooperation on nuclear energy is a major priority for the …
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 24 May, 2022 | Topics: Charge D’Affaires, Speeches | Tags: Chargé d’Affaires, David Muniz, Nuclear Energy, PTECC
Op-ed by Chargé d’Affaires David Muniz Russian President Vladimir Putin’s unprovoked and unjust war on Ukraine has unleashed horrific violence and caused immense death and destruction. The world has witnessed the horrors of this war in the images from Ukrainian towns like Bucha, Irpin, and Hostomel, and in Ukrainian towns and cities still held or …
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 20 May, 2022 | Topics: Charge D’Affaires, Speeches | Tags: Chargé d’Affaires, David Muniz, Russia, Ukraine, Vladimir Putin
May 18, 2022 – 10:05 Romaero Bucharest Good morning, Distinguished Ministerial Leadership, Representatives of the Departments of Defense, Commerce, and State; Honored leaders of the military; Distinguished Guests; Ladies and Gentlemen: It is an honor and pleasure to welcome you as we celebrate the opening of the 2022 Black Sea Defense and Aerospace Exhibition. First, …
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 18 May, 2022 | Topics: Charge D’Affaires, Speeches | Tags: Black Sea Defense and Aerospace Exhibition, Chargé d’Affaires, David Muniz
Cotroceni Palace Bucharest, Romania 4:14 P.M. EET PRESIDENT IOHANNIS: (As interpreted.) Good afternoon. I’m pleased to welcome to Bucharest Vice President of the United States of America, Her Excellency, Madam Kamala Harris. Dear Madam Vice President, welcome to Romania. I would like to thank Madam Vice President for her presence in Romania in this challenging …
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 12 March, 2022 | Topics: Speeches, Vice President of the United States | Tags: Kamala Harris, Klaus Iohannis, U.S. - Romania, VPOTUS
Op-Ed by Chargé d’Affaires David Muniz March 3, 2022 It is a defining moment for Europe, for freedom, and for all peace-loving nations and peoples. Through his criminal assault on the people and sovereignty of Ukraine, Vladimir Putin has also brutalized the principles that undergird global peace and democracy. But Ukrainians are known for their …
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 3 March, 2022 | Topics: Charge D’Affaires, Speeches | Tags: David Muniz, Op-ed, Ukraine, United with Ukraine
Diplomacy over War; Truth over Lies The world is watching Russia’s pattern of unprovoked aggression toward Ukraine. Russia’s actions are a threat not only to Ukraine, but to Europe and to the international rules-based order. Our aims are simple. We stand with our allies and partners to support European cohesion, strengthen our transatlantic relationship, and …
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 31 January, 2022 | Topics: Charge D’Affaires, Policy, Speeches | Tags: David Muniz, Op-ed, Russia, Ukraine
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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By U.S. Mission Romania | 16 November, 2021 | Topics: Press Releases, Speeches | Tags: Atingeri Nedorite, Police, Sexual Abuse, Shane Dixon
Good morning everyone. Thank you very much for the opportunity to join this spectrum of cybersecurity leaders from across the public and private sectors gathered here today. Thank you also to CYBERINT and Bitdefender for convening this conference. Forums such as this shine the brightest of lights upon the centrality of cybersecurity in our ever-more …
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 21 October, 2021 | Topics: Charge D’Affaires, Speeches | Tags: Chargé d’Affaires, Cybersecurity, David Muniz
Good morning, everyone. It’s great to be here. It is a lovely day! Let me start by thanking the people of Romania for your warm hospitality. And Mr. Minister, thank you for hosting me on my very first visit to Romania as Secretary of Defense. Now, the Minister and I just had a very productive …
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 21 October, 2021 | Topics: News, Speeches | Tags: Lloyd J. Austin III, Secretary of Defense, Strategic Partnership, U.S. - Romania
Good morning Defense Minister Ciuca, State Secretary Neculăescu, Mr. Valentin Preda, Thank you for the opportunity to join you today. Nearly everyone listening is aware that our two nations recently celebrated the ten-year anniversary of the signing of two foundational bilateral documents: the U.S.-Romania Joint Declaration on Strategic Partnership for the 21st Century, and the …
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 23 September, 2021 | Topics: Charge D’Affaires, Speeches | Tags: Black Sea, Chargé d’Affaires, David Muniz, Diplomacy 360
Chargé d’Affaires David Muniz: Roman statesman and lawyer Marcus Tullius Cicero said, “The shifts of fortune test the reliability of friends.” The United States and Romania are allies, like-minded democracies, and indeed we are friends. We have also seen shifts of fortune which have tested us. Together we have helped provide peace and security to …
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 13 September, 2021 | Topics: Charge D’Affaires, Events, Policy, Speeches, Video | Tags: Joint Declaration, Missile Defense, Strategic Partnership, U.S. - Romania
August 27, 2021, 1800 Military Circle Good evening, Minister of Defense Ciuca, Madam Cojocaru, Lieutenant General Petrescu, Distinguished leaders and friends. It is a pleasure to join you all to mark a milestone in our bilateral relationship, the 25th anniversary of our Office of Defense Cooperation. After a quarter of a century, this region and …
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 27 August, 2021 | Topics: Charge D’Affaires, Speeches | Tags: 25th Anniversary, David Muniz, Office of Defense Cooperation
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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 29 June, 2021 | Topics: Charge D’Affaires, Speeches | Tags: David Muniz, Iasi, Pogrom
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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By U.S. Mission Romania | 14 June, 2021 | Topics: Charge D’Affaires, Press Releases, Speeches | Tags: Anti-Trafficking, David Muniz, Justice, Training
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 …
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 28 May, 2021 | Topics: Charge D’Affaires, Speeches | Tags: David Muniz, Memorial Day, România, U.S. - Romania
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 …
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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 …
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 27 January, 2021 | Topics: Charge D’Affaires, Speeches | Tags: David Muniz, Holocaust, Remembrance Day
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, …
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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