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Joint statement on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women

November 25, 2024 This joint statement is signed by the following embassies and representatives of international institutions: European Commission Representation in Romania, Austrian Embassy, Embassy of Armenia, Belgian Embassy, British Embassy, Embassy of Canada to Romania, Bulgaria and Moldova, Croatian Embassy, Embassy of the Czech Republic, Royal Danish Embassy in Romania, Estonian Embassy, Embassy of ... Read More»

U.S. and Romanian Forces Strengthen NATO Airspace Defense with Exercise Southern Shield

November 22, 2024 BUCHAREST, ROMANIA —U.S. Army Soldiers from Alpha Battery, 1st Battalion, 57th Air Defense Artillery Regiment, are currently participating in a combined U.S. and Romanian Short Range Air Defense (SHORAD) exercise that began on Nov. 14, 2024. This exercise aims to strengthen integrated air and missile defense capabilities through the rapid deployment of ... Read More»

Ambassador Kathleen Kavalec Remarks to the Media in Response to Press Questions on F-35 LOA signing

Romanian Government, November 21, 2024 Question: How soon do you think that these F-35 airplanes could represent a performance for our country? How quickly would we be able to see an effect? Answer: As I said in my remarks, we expect that it will take some time to acquire the planes and get them here. ... Read More»

Ambassador Kathleen Kavalec at F-35 LOA Signing Ceremony

November 21, 2024 As prepared for delivery It is an honor to join you today for a significant milestone in the strategic defense partnership between the United States and Romania — the signing of a contract for Romania’s purchase of F-35A Lightning II fighter jets. Romania’s decision to acquire these advanced fighter jets is a ... Read More»

U.S. Embassy in Romania Celebrates International Education Week

November 20, 2024 In honor of International Education Week (November 18-22), the U.S. Embassy in Bucharest celebrates and reaffirms our longstanding relationship with Romania in the fields of education and culture. Our two countries recognize the immense value of global learning, both through strong educational ties between the United States and Romania, and by facilitating ... Read More»