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Meeting of Minister of Foreign Affairs Emil Hurezeanu with James O'Brien, US Assistant Secretary of State

Romania - Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Press release
01/14/25

Minister of Foreign Affairs Emil Hurezeanu received on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, James O'Brien, Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affair

Both interlocutors appreciated the depth and dynamism of the bilateral dialogue, which has led to significant achievements, such as Romania's inclusion in the Visa Waiver Program, the development of economic and energy cooperation, the coordinated action between Romania, the US, the EU and the Black Sea countries to improve connectivity at the regional level, with the potential to create new economic opportunities for Romania.

Minister Emil Hurezeanu commended the US contribution to the security and defence of NATO's Eastern Flank, as well as to the development of the strategic approach to the Black Sea region through the elaboration of a Black Sea Strategy aimed at the security and development of this region. He mentioned Romania's commitment to promoting an EU Strategy for the region and the importance of complementary and coordinated action between the EU, the US and the littoral states to ensure regional security and prosperity.

The two officials expressed their confidence in the solidity of the Romania-US Strategic Partnership and its capacity for further development based on ongoing bilateral projects. The Romanian Minister underlined that a strong transatlantic relationship is vital for Romania and that the promotion of this objective will continue to be the main priority of Romania's foreign policy.