The contribution of the United States of America is vital for maintaining peace and security in the Black Sea region, National Defense Minister Angel Tilvar said on Thursday in a telephone conversation with his US counterpart, Lloyd J. Austin III.According to an MApN press release, the talks focused on the security situation generated by the Russian Federation's war of aggression in Ukraine, cooperation between Romania and the United States under the aegis of the Strategic Partnership, the status of the Romanian Army's endowment programs and modernisation needs.The Romanian minister underlined Romania's firm commitment to support Ukraine's defense efforts."Romania continues in solidarity its efforts to support Ukraine and to back the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the face of indiscriminate attacks launched by the Russian Federation on the population and the critical infrastructure. Ukraine can rely on the allied unity and cohesion," said Angel Tilvar.Ways to strengthen and deepen the security and defence relations between Romania and the United States to respond to current challenges were addressed by the two officials.Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III expressed his appreciation for the way in which Romania has consolidated its position as a pillar of stability on NATO's Eastern flank and thanked for the support given to the US forces deployed in our country.In his turn, Minister Tilvar thanked the US for its significant contribution in ensuring the security of Romania and NATO's Eastern Flank, emphasizing the strategic importance of the US presence in Romania."The United States' contribution is vital for maintaining peace and security in the entire region," the Romanian official said.During the discussion, the two officials also reviewed the status of the major endowment programs carried out by the Ministry of National Defense in collaboration with the US partner.In the end, both sides reconfirmed their joint commitment to strengthening the deterrence and defence posture on the Eastern flank of the North Atlantic Alliance.
Romania’s National Company for Road Infrastructure Administration (CNAIR) has announced plans to equip highways A1, A2, and A3, as well as national road DN1 with surveillance cameras, with the investment valued at RON 220 million (EUR 44.2 million) excluding VAT. The cameras will allow authorities to penalize drivers who exceed speed limits and detect other […]
Accor, a global leader in hospitality, proudly announces the opening of Swissôtel Poiana Brașov, introducing the Swissôtel brand to Romania for the first time. Located in the heart of Poiana Brașov, Romania’s most popular ski resort, the hotel is surrounded by the lush landscapes of the Postăvarul Massif, making it an ideal escape for skiers, […]
Romanian MEP Siegfried Mureșan (EPP/PNL) has been appointed by the political groups of the European Parliament as the chief negotiator for the future Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) of the European Union post-2027. Mureșan, who was chief negotiator for the EUR 800 billion European Recovery and Resilience Mechanism and the 2018 and 2024 EU annual budgets, […]
Romania is failing to capitalize on strong positive private consumption and investments because of rising imports, which weigh visibly on economic growth, ING Bank analysts wrote in a note as they lowered their 2024 growth forecast from 2.0% to 1.3% on Friday, September 6. The detailed economic...
Romanian prime minister Marcel Ciolacu had a meeting with Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem on Thursday, September 5. During the meeting, Ciolacu highlighted the importance of peace in the Middle East. The Romanian and Israeli prime ministers discussed economic cooperation projects, focusing on the defense industry, tourism, and Romania's agri-food exports. "We have dynamic […]
Romania’s gross domestic product (GDP) increased by 0.8% in the second quarter of 2024 compared with the same quarter of last year, based on both unadjusted data series and seasonally adjusted data series, the National Statistics Office (INS) announced on Friday, September 6. For the first half of 2024, Romania’s GDP recorded an annual growth […]
