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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By U.S. Mission Romania | 19 January, 2021 | Topics: Charge D’Affaires, Press Releases | Tags: Adrian Zuckerman, David Muniz, Farewell, Florin Citu
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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 & ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 14 January, 2021 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Adrian Zuckerman, 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 ...
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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 ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 11 January, 2021 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Adrian Zuckerman, Funeral, Iancu Ţucărman
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 ...
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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. ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 10 December, 2020 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Adrian Zuckerman, Human Trafficking, International Human Rights Day, Nicusor Dan
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 ...
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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 ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 2 December, 2020 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Adrian Zuckerman, December 1, 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 ...
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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, ...
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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 ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 9 November, 2020 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Adrian Zuckerman, Holocaust, Iancu Ţucărman
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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 30 October, 2020 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Adrian Zuckerman, Awards Ceremony, Entrepreneurship
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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 21 October, 2020 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Adrian Zuckerman, Cybersecurity, Strategic Partnership, US-Romania
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 ...
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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 ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 16 October, 2020 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Adrian Zuckerman, Entrepreneurs, Innovation Labs
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 ...
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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 ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 9 October, 2020 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Adrian Zuckerman, Intergovernmental Agreement
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 ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 8 October, 2020 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Adrian Zuckerman, Aspen, US-Romania
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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 17 September, 2020 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Adrian Zuckerman, Black Sea Oil & Gas
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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 3 September, 2020 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Adrian Zuckerman, Blackhawk, Lockheed Martin, Memorandum of Understanding, Romaero
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 ...
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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 ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 26 August, 2020 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Adrian Zuckerman, Chinese Communist Party, Huawei
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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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. ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 18 August, 2020 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Adrian Zuckerman, American Councils for International Education, Elie Wiesel
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. ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 14 August, 2020 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Adrian Zuckerman, Law enforcement, Otopeni, Trafficking in Persons
“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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 22 July, 2020 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Adrian Zuckerman, Conference, Intelligence
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 ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 2 July, 2020 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Adrian Zuckerman, Independence Day
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, ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 26 June, 2020 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Adrian Zuckerman, România, Trafficking in Persons
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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 10 June, 2020 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Adrian Zuckerman, Alabama, U.S. - Romania
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. ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 19 May, 2020 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Adrian Zuckerman, DCCO, Ransomware
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 ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 5 May, 2020 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Adrian Zuckerman, ECHR, International Women of Courage, Laura Codruta Kovesi
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 ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 4 May, 2020 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Adrian Zuckerman, COVID-19, Cybersecurity, Intellectual Property
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 ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 19 April, 2020 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Adrian Zuckerman, Assistance, Coronavirus, COVID-19, România, U.S. - Romania
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 ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 8 April, 2020 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Adrian Zuckerman, Coronavirus, COVID-19
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 ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 1 April, 2020 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Adrian Zuckerman, American Chamber of Commerce, Coronavirus, COVID-19
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 ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 20 March, 2020 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Adrian Zuckerman, COVID-19, Op-ed
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 ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 15 March, 2020 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Adrian Zuckerman, Crisis, Statement
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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 17 February, 2020 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: 5G, Adrian Zuckerman
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 ...
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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 ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 3 February, 2020 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Adrian Zuckerman, Babeş-Bolyai, University
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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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, ...
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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 ...
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By U.S. Mission Romania | 17 December, 2019 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Adrian Zuckerman, Credentials, Klaus Iohannis, President Donald Trump
