President Klaus Iohannis begins a working visit to the United States today

May 7, 2024, 7:13AM GMT+0200

President Klaus Iohannis and his counterpart Joe Biden will celebrate at the White House the 20 years since Romania became a member of NATO. President Biden will thank President Iohannis for hosting the American military in Romania and will recognize the many contributions that Romania has made to the security of NATO’s eastern flank, especially in the Black Sea region.

The two leaders will emphasize their continued support for Ukraine, which is defending itself against Russian aggression, and will also review the many areas in which Romania and the United States work together, including energy, economic cooperation, and shared democratic values. , according to the White House statement.

On Tuesday evening, President Klaus Iohannis will attend the Atlantic Council’s 2024 Distinguished International Leadership Awards ceremony. The President of Romania will receive the highest distinction of the Atlantic Council, “For his remarkable career, the exemplary leadership of Romania and the role of a European and transatlantic leader”, according to trans.

Among those to receive the Atlantic Council’s highest honor are General Christopher Cavoli, the Supreme Allied Commander Europe, and Gina Raimondo, the US Secretary of Commerce.