U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio highlighted on Monday, Romania’s National Day, the strong and continuously developing partnership between the two countries, based on shared strategic interests.

The full message of the U.S. Secretary of State on the occasion of Romania’s National Day, published on the U.S. Department of State website:

„On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the people of Romania on your National Day. The United States and Romania share a strong and growing partnership built on shared strategic interests in security, energy cooperation, and trade.

As you celebrate the anniversary of your unification, we commend Romania’s regional leadership and encourage your continued role in promoting stability across the Black Sea region. Romania’s pledge to commit 5 percent of its GDP to defense by 2035 will strengthen the NATO Alliance and establish a foundation for growing prosperity for years to come. The United States looks forward to continued defense cooperation and growing trade and investments that benefit both our nations”.AGERPRES