The fundamental pillars of Romania's foreign policy “are the same," namely deepening the partnership with the United States and the strengthening of EU and NATO, President Klaus Iohannis said yesterday at a meeting with foreign ambassadors.

“The Romanian-American strategic partnership, which this year celebrates 20 years since its launch, will continue to grow and deepen,” Iohannis said.

He explained that the contacts he has had after the US elections, including high-level contacts, reconfirmed the clear and firm commitment of the United States for the partnership with Romania.

The President also said that Romania maintains its commitment to increase defense spending to 2% of the GDP this year. In relation to the EU, Iohannis pointed out that Romania “needs to be a serious contributor, committed and very active in the debate on the future of the European project”.

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(photo source: Presidency.ro)