Klaus Iohannis celebrates, at the White House, together with Joe Biden, the 20 years since Romania has been a member of NATO

The President of Romania, Klaus Iohannis, meets on Tuesday, May 7, at the White House with the President of the USA, Joe Biden. The two leaders will celebrate 20 years since Romania became a member of NATO, press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre announced on Monday, May 6, according to the White House website.

According to the quoted source, President Biden will thank President Iohannis for hosting American soldiers in Romania and will recognize the many contributions that Romania, a staunch NATO ally, has made to security on the Eastern flank of the Alliance, especially in the region Black Seas.

Klaus Iohannis and Joe Biden will emphasize their continued support for Ukraine, which continues to defend itself against Russian aggression.

They will also discuss the many fields in which Romania and the United States collaborate, including energy, economic cooperation and shared democratic values.

Klaus Iohannis will receive on May 8, during a ceremony in Washington, the Distinguished International Leadership Award granted by the Atlantic Council for his outstanding career, for Romania’s exemplary leadership and for his role as a transatlantic and European leader, according to the institution’s website.