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Public Information Campaign: Visa Renewal Without an Interview

September 28, 2023 The Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy in Romania announced a program for visa renewal without an interview, aiming to issue a record number of visas to qualified Romanian citizens in FY 2024. We are pleased to remind visa applicants about the advantages of renewing a visa without an interview, as part ... Read More»

Ambassador Kathleen Kavalec at We the People Exhibit Opening in Oradea

As prepared for delivery September 25, 2023 Good evening. Mayor Birta, State Undersecretary Lazar, Prefect Tiplea, Director General Nicolae, Ladies and Gentlemen, Friends, It’s a pleasure to be in Oradea. Thank you for joining us. I want to say a special thank you to May Birta for hosting our reception in this impressive building. We’re ... Read More»

U.S. – Romanian Cooperation to Counter Russia’s Threat to Global Food Security (Op-Ed)

Op-Ed by U.S. Ambassador to Romania Kathleen Kavalec September 18, 2023 Russia’s brutal war on Ukraine has shattered peace in Europe, claimed thousands of lives and cut off critical food supplies from Ukraine to the world. To its great credit, Romania, working with the United States, Moldova, and the EU, has responded to Russia’s attacks ... Read More»

Second High-Level Meeting to Bolster Ukrainian Grain Exports and Global Food Security

September 15, 2023, Constanța The United States joined representatives from Romania, Ukraine, Moldova, and the European Union for a second high-level meeting in Constanta, Romania to accelerate Ukrainian grain exports and address the global challenge of food insecurity caused by Russia’s decision to withdraw from the Black Sea Grain Initiative (BSGI) and attack global food ... Read More»

Ambassador Kathleen Kavalec at the MOU Signing Ceremony

Memorandum of Understanding Signing Ceremony – University of Agronomic Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of Bucharest and Auburn University September 11, 2023, 10:00am As prepared for delivery Dr. Cîmpeanu Dr. Drăgotoiu Major General Gordon Dr. Barlow, Dr. Appel Dr. Knappenberger Distinguished Guests, Faculty, and Students. It is my great honor and pleasure to be here today ... Read More»