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President Klaus Iohannis attends as a guest of honor the Global Forum of the prestigious American Jewish Committee
Romania, as a member of NATO and the European Union, is a strong promoter of the transatlantic ties, President Klaus Iohannis stated on Tuesday at the Global Forum of the American Jewish Committee.
"We must keep and reinforce its strength against the challenges both Europe and America have to cope with. Both Europe and America need it, no matter if we speak about the EU-US relationship, or about what we have to do within NATO. Present day Europe is faced with multiple, unprecedented crises. Extremism, nationalism, populism, xenophobia, racism, anti-Semitism, discrimination are threatening our democratic societies," the head of state said.
According to him, the challenges undermine the European project and lead to mistrust, resignation, skepticism and lack of solidarity.
"I am sharing these thoughts because the US also need the European Union, as a strategic partner, to be strong and united. The security of the EU, in the broadest sense, of Europe as a whole, is highly relevant for the security of the United States. It was always the case, and it will still be. In this context, I can assure you that we will continue to be one of the strongest transatlantic pillars inside the EU. The transatlantic link continues to be our strongest guarantee for security, fundamental freedoms and prosperity," pointed out Iohannis.
The head of state also talked about excellent military co-operation with the United States, but also about the potential in other areas of bilateral co-operation.
"Romania's hosting of the US Aegis Ashore Facility at Deveselu is one of the most important projects of the Strategic Partnership. Beyond the security dimension, there are more opportunities. Romania, which had the highest economic growth in the European Union in 2016, welcomes US businesses and investments by providing a safe and open environment. At the same time we look forward to more progress on the innovation, education and research dimension, as areas of great importance for our common future," affirmed Iohannis further on.
President Klaus Iohannis is paying a visit to the United States from June 4 to 9, the central event being the official meeting with White House leader Donald Trump.
The head of the Romanian state attends on Tuesday as a guest of honor the Global Forum of the prestigious, 110 year old American Jewish Committee (AJC).