Security situation discussed by Prime Minister Ciuca with members of US Congress delegation
Prime Minister Nicolae Ciuca received on Monday, at the Victoria Palace, a delegation of the US Congress, led by Stephen Lynch, chairman of the National Security Subcommittee in the House of Representatives.
The talks focused on the current security situation, caused by the Russian military aggression in Ukraine and the management of the waves of refugees, the Government informed in a release.
"Prime Minister Nicolae Ciuca gave an extensive presentation on how Romania perceives the current security situation, including Russian military actions and its goals. The Romanian prime minister insisted on the proof of unity of the Allies, who, through their military presence on the ground, here in Romania, offer the certainty of the collective security commitments within NATO, as well as the value of the strategic partnership with the USA. On this occasion, the importance of the development of new American investments in Romania was also underlined", informs the Government.
During the discussion, the solidarity shown by the Romanians, the civil society and the state institutions in the management of the refugee flows was highlighted.
"Stephen Lynch thanked for Romania's activities and for the leadership it offers in supporting both the refugees and the Ukrainians remained to fight for the defense of their country," the release also reads.