The minister of National Defense, Angel Tilvar, had a conversation on Wednesday with the American Secretary of Defense, Lloyd J. Austin III, the discussions mainly focused on the security situation generated by Russia's war of aggression and the unconditional support for Ukraine, being reiterated the importance of maintaining transatlantic units in the current security context."Along with the United States and its allies, Romania remains in full solidarity with Ukraine. We will continue to offer multidimensional support to back the Ukrainian defensive effort against Russian aggression. It is important that we continue to meet the needs of support together," the Romanian minister of Defense said, according to a press release.According to the source, during the discussions it was reiterated the need to continue bilateral efforts in order to strengthen the Euro-Atlantic security and deepen the strategic partnership between Romania and the USA."The partnership with the United States is a priority for Romania and for the Ministry of National Defense. We continue to advance in the development of joint projects, thus strengthening the cooperation between our countries in the military field. We thanked the American Secretary of Defense for the consistent presence of American troops on the national territory," said minister Tilvar, quoted in the press release.The discussions between the two officials also provided the opportunity to debate some elements of interest in the preparation of the meeting of the Contact Group for Ukraine, which will take place on Friday, as well as the establishment of common objectives in view of the NATO Summit in Washington this summer.Both the Romanian side and the American side reconfirmed the joint commitment to strengthen the deterrence and defense posture on the Eastern Flank of the North Atlantic Alliance.
Two castles in Romania's Cluj county, namely the Rákóczi-Bánffy Castle in Gilău and Bánffy Castle in Răscruci, will reopen in the coming weeks and host events dedicated to visitors. Rákóczi-Bánffy Castle in Gilău, one of Transylvania's historical monuments, will reopen its doors after a seven-year renovation process aimed at transforming it into a multifunctional cultural […]
The second edition of the Chicago Romanian Community Summit will take place on May 25, aiming to unite the Romanian community in Chicago. Leaders from various sectors - business, education, culture, and religion - will come together during the event to celebrate their shared heritage and establish a forum for addressing challenges. The summit also […]
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Hesburger, the largest chain of fast food restaurants in Finland and the Baltic countries, has entered the Romanian market with a first restaurant in Râmnicu Vâlcea. A family business with a history of over 50 years, Hesburger currently operates in nine countries and has over 470 restaurants. The company aims to open 10 new locations […]
