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Romania’s interim president discusses military presence, Visa Waiver with US Congress delegation

April 15, 2025

Romania's interim president, Ilie Bolojan, met with a delegation of the US Congress on Tuesday, April 15, at the Cotroceni Palace in Bucharest, with talks focused on strengthening the US-Romania Strategic Partnership, particularly in the areas of security and visa policy.

The US delegation included eight members of Congress from both parties: Vern Buchanan, Neal Dunn, and Anna Paulina Luna (Republicans – Florida), Andy Ogles (Republican – Tennessee), Dina Titus (Democrat – Nevada),...

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https://www.romania-insider.com/ilie-bolojan-meeting-usa-congress-delegation-april-2025
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