On December 22nd, carolers from the Holy Cross Romanian Orthodox Church visited the Embassy of Romania to Washington, DC and sang traditional Christmas Song together with the Embassy staff

On December 22nd, 2005, President of Romania Traian Basescu had a meeting with Georgian President Mihail Saakaşvili

President of Romania, Traian Basescu met the Afghan President,
Hamid Karzai

President of Romania, Traian Basescu visited the “Black Wolves” battalion in Kandahar, Afganistan and met the president of the regional Council in Kandahar, Wali Karzai, as well as the lieutenant governor of Kandahar.

Romanian President Traian Basescu visited Romanian troops in Tallil, Irak

Special Christmas Concert at the Embassy of Romania
Jazz Renaissance Noel
Featuring
VOX RENAISSANCE CONSORT
And
PHILLY JAZZ

Presentation to the Parliament of the Report "EU Accession preparation – priority of the Romanian Government in 2005. Progress achieved, road map"
Prime Minister Calin Popescu– Tariceanu: "The European Agenda of the Government that I am leading was, is and will be built in a way that will enable us to fulfill our strategic objective: to become European citizens on the 1st of January 2007 !"

Ambassador Sorin Ducaru met with a group of Romanian farmers to discuss about their study tour in the United States . From December 5-9, 2005, the Romanian farmers traveled to Raleigh and Tar Heel, North Carolina as well as Des Moines , Iowa as part of the Pork Farming and Processing Smithfield Study Tour, which was made possible by the USAID and Smithfield Romania.

The Washington Times

Iraq plan needs to be 'adjusted',
Bucharest says

Meeting between US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and President Traian Basescu

Ministry of Foreign Affairs
PRESS STATEMENT

US SECRETARY OF STATE DR. CONDOLEEZZA RICE'S VISIT TO BUCHAREST

Reception at the Romanian Ambassador's Residence

Press Release - Allied Command Transformation

Romania's National Day celebrated at SACT

On November 18 and 19, the Congress of Romanian Americans hosted its 2005 Annual Meeting in Washington. The event was attended by leaders of the Romanian American community, businessmen, representatives of the American non-governmental organizations involved in Romania. It offered the participants a good opportunity to get updated assessments and exchange views on the Romanian domestic political and economic environment, as well as on the main topics of the Romanian-American relationship.

The Embassy of Romania to Washington DC hosted the “Embassy Night Series” event of the DC Jewish Community Center. The Ambassador of Romania , Sorin Ducaru delivered a speech on Romanian – American bilateral relations and the Romania 's strategic profile.

Diplomatic Pouch:

Romania's Nadia Comaneci

The Ambassador of Romania to Washington DC, Sorin Ducaru received the "Certificates of Appreciation" from the Eurasia Center as a symbol of international friendship and gratitude from the American people, for the assistance offered by Romania to the victims of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.

A delegation of AmCham representatives from Romania, Hungary and Slovakia visited Washington DC

Comunicat de Presa - Ambasada Romaniei
16 noiembrie 2005

Vox Ama Deus (Philadelphia)
Valentin Radu – Artistic Director
With the support of ASTROM

Special Event:
Dan Grigore in Concert
Romania's Legendary Pianist returns to Washington

Embassy of Romania - November 10, 2005

Romanian Minsiter of Justice, Monica Macovei met on Thursday, November 10th, the US General Attorney and chief of the Department of Justice, Alberto Gonzales on the occasion of her visit to Washington on November 8 – 11, where she was invited to deliver a speech and took part in the International Seminar organized by the American Bar Association on “International Law Enforcement”
During her presence at Washington DC, the Romanian minister also met the co-president of the Helsinki Commission, senator Cristopher Smith and attended negotiations with the World Bank on a USD 130 million loan for reforms in the judicial system.

The Romanian Government Spokesperson, Oana Marinescu, visited Washington DC on November 8 -11, for a public communication exchange program.
On this occasion Oana Marinescu met the White House spokesman Scott McClellan and the Department of State deputy spokesman, Adam Ereli and took part in the press briefings of the White House and Department of State.
She also visited and met the board members of the National Democratic Institute, The Center for Strategic and International Studies, The Foreign Press Center and the National Press Club.

Comunicat de Presa - Ambasada Romaniei
11 noiembrie 2005

Gala Dinner in honor of
Nadia Comaneci
and the Special Olympics International Board of Directors

Residence of the Ambassador of Romania


The Washington Post - November 9, 2005

Comunicat de Presa, Ambasada Romaniei
10 noiembrie 2005

Statements of the Romanian Authorities
in reference to the Human Rights Watch and the international press allegations on the presence of “secret CIA prisons” in Romania

Romanian Foreign Minister Mihai-Razvan Ungureanu met American Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice on October 31 st in New York in the context of the Romanian Official's participation to the ministerial meeting of the Security Council that he presided, within the last day of his country's presidency of this UN body.

US-Romanian bases deal nears completion

Reception
on the occasion of the
Romanian Armed Forces Day
Ambassador's Residence
in Washington, DC

The National Security Adviser of US President George W Bush, Stephen Hadley, paid an official visit to Bucharest

On this occasion he met the Romanian President Traian Basecu at the Cotroceni Palace on October 23 rd . The talks included topics related to the Romanian American cooperation in Afghanistan and Iraq , placement of military facilities on Romanian territory, the UN Security Council agenda for the month of October when Romania holds the Security Council presidency, as well as aspects regarding democracy and security in the Black Sea area and Western Balkans.

Joint Press Conference of Traian Basescu , President of Romania , and Stephen Hadley, National Security Advisor

US INFO.STATE.GOV: Romania , United States Nearing Agreement on Military Bases

Today, Prime Minister Călin Popescu-Tăriceanu has met Mr. Stephen Hadley, National Security Adviser of US President George W Bush." Romania is a strategic partner, a good friend and ally of the USA and I am here to convey this message to the Romanian authorities and people” the American official has stated on this meeting.

The opening of the painting exhibition Synagogues in Romania took place at the Romanian Embassy on October 20th, under the auspices of the Romanian Embassy and B'nai B'rith International and marking the observance of Holocaust Memorial Day in Romania.

Romanian Attorny General Ilie Botos had a meeting with Attorney General Alberto Gonzales during his visit to Washington DC

THE VISIT TO NEW YORK
OF MINISTER OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF ROMANIA,
MIHAI-RAZVAN UNGUREANU

Prime Minister Calin Popescu – Tariceanu has summoned a meeting at Victoria Palace for the evaluation of the measures taken by the authorities, aiming at preventing the virus from spreading, fighting against the aviary flu and continuing the interministerial coordination in this campaign

Associated Press:
Romanian agriculture minister says no new cases of bird flu discovered in more tests

Other news on the Bird Flu

AMERICAN PREMIERE OF OEDIPE
BY GEORGE ENESCU

Associated Press:
Romania opens Shoah institute, vows to expand education

Presidency of Romania
PRESS COMMUNIQUE :
“Any strong nation assumes its history, with good and bad, and I, as the President, assume the responsibility of fully recuperating the history of Romanians”, declared the President of Romania, Traian Basescu , today, October 10th, at the Cotroceni Palace, at the ceremony for commemorating of the Day of the Holocaust.

Embassy of Romania- Press Release:
EVENTS ORGANIZED IN ROMANIA ON THE OCCASION OF HOLOCAUST COMMEMORATION DAY

REUTERS:
Romania marks Holocaust, pledges to teach youth

Rockford Register Star
Romania town is Rockford's 5th sister city

Embassy Row
By James Morrison

Romania sends 120 army tents to the United States

On September 29 th , the Romanian government approved sending an urgent humanitarian aid for the United States of America that consists of 20 army tents to be used for command headquarters and other 100 heated /thermal tents for various uses.

DOW JONES NEWSWIRES:
Romania, IMF To Resume Loan Agreement Talks End-Oct -Min

Romanian Ambassador Sorin Ducaru hosted at the Residence on 30th street a special concert dedicated to the memory of George Enescu, organized by the George Enescu Society of the United States.
The concert featured music by George Enescu, Gabriel Faure and Johannes Brahms, in the interpretation of very talented young musicians, violinist Diana Pepelea, pianist Matei Varga and violist Michael Stepniak and with the special participation of well known pianist Lorry Wallfisch

Meetings of Foreign Minister
Mihai-Razvan Ungureanu
at UN Summit

President of Romania , Traian Basescu will visit the United States on September 13th – 16th, 2005 , and will travel to San Francisco and Detroit to meet the Romanian community, as well as American business partners of Romania.
After participating to the sessions of the UN 2005 World Summit, President Basescu will fly to San Francisco where he will meet the Romanian Community representatives, Romanian software engineers working for IT and communications companies in Sillicon Valey , as well as American companies with investments in Romania , such as Solectron , Oracle, Hewlett -Packard.

Visit of
H.E. Traian Basescu, President of Romania,
to New York

United States Helsinki Commission Hearing:
IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE CHILDREN? ROMANIA'S BAN ON INTER-COUNTRY ADOPTION

The 2005 edition of the George Enescu Festival and International Competition will take place on September 4th – 11th 2005, in Bucharest.
The George Enescu International Festival 2005 opens its 7th year, commemorating 50 years since the death of the great Romanian composer, under the aegis of the Romanian Ministry of Culture and Religious Affaires. The events dedicated to the George Enescu International Year will consist of activities and performances taking place both in Romania and abroad.
For information on participant artists, the agenda of the Festival, and any other information regarding the event, please access www.festivalenescu.ro

Seven Romanian forensic experts will go to the United States in order to aid the American authorities' efforts to limit further disastrous effects caused by Hurricane Katrina, announced today Oana Marinescu, Spokesperson of the Romanian Government

Romanian Ambassador Sorin Ducaru traveled to Houston, Baton Rouge and New Orleans to meet Romanians living in the town affected by Katrina hurricane and that have been evacuated. Ambassador Ducaru also traveled to New Orleans where he visited the devastated areas and met the American authorities, discussing about the reconstruction of the area and offering his support.

Video - Baton Rouge and New Orleans
(RealPlayer - 6.5 Mb)

The United States of America expresses their gratitude for the humanitarian assistance offered by Romania

Romanian Prime Minister Calin Popescu – Tariceanu addressed the Romanian diplomatic corps on the occasion of the Annual Reunion of Romania's ambassadors and general consuls.
”…Romania's accession to the European Union in 2007 is our fundamental objective, being the only policy option for the Government. At present, all efforts are directed towards achieving this objective. The Government of Romania does not take into account other action plan that would imply slowing down the internal preparation pace” stated Prime Minister Tariceanu.

Meeting between President of Romania Traian Basescu and Bruce Jackson, President of the Project on Transitional Democracies

The Cabinet Calin Popescu-Tariceanu has five new ministers: Mr. Gheorghe Pogea, State Minister in charge with the coordination of the activities in the economic field, Mr. Sebastian Vladescu, Minister of the Public Finance, Mr. Eugen Nicolaescu, Minister of Health, Mrs. Anca Boagiu, Minister of European Integration and Mr. Adrian Iorgulescu, Minister of Culture and Religious Affairs.

ROMANIA - FLOODS OF PAST THREE DAYS LEAVE 13 PEOPLE DEAD

Visit of Ambassador Sorin Ducaru to Portland and Seattle

FLOODS IN ROMANIA - UPDATED INFORMATION/CASUALTIES AND DAMAGE ASSESSMENT

Press Statement, U.S. Department of State Washington, DC

Romania Accepts Uzbek Asylum Seekers

Romanian Troops Training Shoulder to Shoulder with the American Allies in Babadag

Press Release,
EMBASSY OF THE UNITED STATES
Bucharest, Romania

U.S. PROVIDES ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE FOR VICTIMS OF FLOODING

With respect to the severe floods that have affected Romania recently, and the specific procedures initiated by the Romanian Government to coordinate relief assistance, we would like to inform you that the competent Romanian authorities made significant efforts to reduce the disastrous effects of the floods and provide support to the distressed areas. Nonetheless, external humanitarian and, in particular, reconstruction assistance for the rehabilitation of the flooded regions would represent a considerable contribution in the activities already underway to mitigate the negative consequences of the natural disaster.
For monetary donations/ contributions in US dollars for the distressed areas the Government of Romania has opened at BCR (Banca Comerciala Romana) the account no. RO11RNCB5010000138390085.

Please, click here for more info

Bucharest, July 15 (Rompres) - The floods caused much material damage in three quarters of Romania's territory. A summary of what happened in the past few days reveals the fact that in Romania 482 villages and about 11,250 houses were inundated, 242 houses and 53,319 ha of farmland were destroyed.

"I am launching an appeal for solidarity to all Romanians because I believe this is a normal, suitable attitude in such a moment. First of all, I think it is necessary for Romanians to help each other", stated the Prime Minister at his arrival from the visit he paid today in Bacau county.
(Government of Romania - Press office - July 13, 2005)

Ambassador Sorin Ducaru participated in the National Reunion of Adopted Romanian Children which took place in Burlington, Vermont

President of Romania , Traian Basescu , has sent his message of condolences to the prime minister Tony Blair, expressing the compassion of the Romanian people with the sufferings of the families of the victims that lost their life following blasts in London

Prime Minister Calin Popescu – Tariceanu made a press statement, condemning the terrorist attacks in London

Mesaj al ambasadorului Romaniei la Washington adresat americanilor de 4 iulie

Towards a more strategic dimension of bilateral relations
Interview with H.E. Mr SORIN DUCARU, Ambassador to Washington

Participation of the President of Romania, Traian Băsescu, in the activities occasioned by the takeover of the presidency of the reunion process of South-Eastern Europe Defence Ministerial (SEDM) and by the change of the commandership of the multinational brigade in South-Eastern Europe (SEEBRIG).

Prime Minister Calin Popescu-Tariceanu met Mr. Tom Delare, Representative of the United States Embassy in Bucharest
The meeting was occasioned by the mandate conclusion in Bucharest of the representative in charge with the activities in the field of business of the US Embassy.
Within the meeting, the Premier Minister and the US diplomat have underlined the good relations between Romania and United States.

President of Romania Traian Basescu, Prime Minister Calin Popescu – Tariceanu and the Governor of the National Bank of Romania, Mugur Isarescu launced the new leu

On June 26th, 2005, the Ambassador of Romania to Washington D.C. Sorin Ducaru participated in an open dialogue organized by the Viitorul Roman Society in North Hollywood, California. The discussions included an update on US-Romania strategic partnership, Romania's integration in the EU and the recent developments in Romania's domestic policy and they were followed by a Q and A session.
The participants in the event had the occasion to enjoy the Romanian traditional music in the interpretation of the renowned Romanian folk music singer, and a special art exhibit of traditional religious painting on wood glass and aquarelles, by Romanian artist Ioana Maria Deac.

The Embassy of Romania to Washington DC organized a Cultural Romanian Evening featuring a pan-flute recital with musician and composer Nicolae Voiculet and the opening of the exhibition of traditional Romanian religious paintings by artist Ioana Deac. Ambassador Sorin Ducaru welcomed, on this occasion, the presence of the Deputy National Security Advisor to the President and former ambassador to Romania, Jack Dyer Crouch II and his wife Christine, as well as Mrs. Sheilah Kast Rosapeppe, the president of the Congress of Romanian – Americans, Armand Scala, professor Eliot Sorel, father Calciu, from the Holy Trinity Romanian Orthodox Church in Alexandria, as well as representatives of the American Administration, the diplomatic community, the Romanian community in Washington D.C. area and mass-media representatives.

The International Conference "To invest in Romania ", organized under the high patronage of the Prime Minister of Romania


Address by the Prime Minister Calin Popescu – Tariceanu at the Conference Viena Economic Forum – Investment Opportunities in Romania

President Traian Basescu , Prime-Minister Calin Popescu Tariceanu , Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mihai-Razvan Ungureanu , Minister for European Integration, Ene Dinga and other officials represented Romania at the European Council summer meeting, that took place on June 16-17, 2005 in Brussels.

The participation of the President of Romania, Traian Basescu, at the summer European Council Summit.
Meeting at the Royal Palace with His Majesty Albert II
Brusells, Belgium

ROMANIA AND THE UNITED STATES CELEBRATE 125 YEARS
OF DIPLOMATIC BILATERAL RELATIONS

Address by the Prime Minister Calin Popescu – Tariceanu on the occasion of presenting to the Parliament the draft law for the legal regulation of property and the judiciary reform

Mr. Viorel Lefter, Vice-Rector of Academy of Economic Studies, Bucharest, meets with Mrs. Susan Phillips,
Dean of the School of Business, the George Washington University

Romanian Prime Minister Calin Popescu-Tariceanu met the Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Gianfranco Fini.
The two officials also discussed aspects of Romania's integration into the European Union.
The Italian Parliament is expected to ratify the Accession Treaty for Romania and Bulgaria.

Meeting of the delegation from the Academy of Economic Studies, Bucharest, headed by Rector Ion Gh. Rosca with Dr. Stephen Joel Trachtenberg, President, the George Washington University

The Romanian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mihai Razvan Ungureanu attends the OSCE Conference that focuses on anti-Semitism and other forms of intolerance that takes place in Cordoba, between June 8-9, 2005. The conference sessions includes issues of great interest for OSCE: governmental, legislative and constitutional mechanisms of combating anti-Semitism, anti- Islamism and anti-Christians. Other sessions discuss the roles of government civil society, schools and the media in combating prejudice and promoting tolerance and respect for diversity.
The Romanian Foreign Minister delivers a presentation on this occasion and has bilateral talks with the NewYork State Governor, Geroge Pataki, the leader of the American delegation, and Jewish oraginsations representatives from the World Jewish Congress, European Jewish Congress, American Jewish Committee and B'nai B'rith International). Minister Ungureanu also attends the event "Confronting Holocaust Memory: Building for the Future", organized by the American Jewish Committee.

Romanian Minister of Foreign Affairs Mihai-Razvan Ungureanu visited the Netherlands

Romanian Ambassador Sorin Ducaru visited Oklahoma City

Romanian Prime Minister Calin Popescu - Tariceanu visited Germany, at the invitation of his German counterpart, Gerhard Schroeder.

Romanian IT&C delegation attended a business briefing addressed to the US companies and focused on the Romanian ICT investment environment and the related business opportunities and cooperation projects. The business briefing was organized by the Central and Eastern Europe Business Information Centre (CEEBIC), the USAID dot-GOV program implemented by Internews Network Inc. and the Embassy of Romania

The Minister of Communications and Information Technology of Romania, Mr. Zsolt Nagy will pay a visit to Washington , Pittsburgh and Chicago on June 2 – 9, heading a delegation of ministerial representatives of IT sector.
The delegation includes, Mr. Aurel Netin , State Secretary of Information Technology, Mr. Liviu Nicolescu , Director on Information Technology and Andras Farkas , Minister Counselor.

Romanian President Traian Basescu paid an official visit to Japan, where he met Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan and the Japanese prime minister, Junichiro Koizumi. President Basescu also took part at the opening ceremony of the National Day of Romania at the Aichi Exhibition 2005 and at the opening session of the Romanian – Japanese Economic Forum.

The Embassy of Romania to Washington D.C. announces with deep sorrow that H.E. Mr. Aurel-Dragos Munteanu , former Ambassador of Romania to the United States between 1992 – 1994 and Permanent Representative of Romania to the United Nations between 1990 - 1992 has passed away, on May 30, 2005 , at the age of 63.

Prince Radu of Hohenzollern-Veringen, Special Representative of the Romanian Government for Integration, Co-operation and Sustainable Development and member of the Royal Family of Romania, pays a visit to Washington DC, during May 28 – June 1, 2005.

Romanian Prime Minister Calin Popescu - Tariceanu met Baroness Emma Nicholson on Tuesday, May 31st, 2005, at the Victoria Palace in Bucharest.

The Association of Students from Romania (ASTROM)

Proudly presents a
Violin Recital
featuring the talented young Romanian violonist
Diana Pepelea
Accompanied by pianist
Indre Chmieliauskaite

Prime-minister Călin Popescu-Tăriceanu had a meeting with the President of the Swedish Parliament, Bjorn von Sydow on the occasion of the Romanian official's visit to Stockholm.
The Vice-president of the Moderate Party and Vice-president of the Foreign Policy Commission of the Swedish Parliament, Gunilla Carlsson, and Vice-President of the European Affairs Commission of the Swedish Parliament, Carl Hamilton also attended the meeting, as well as representatives of the Liberal Party, in opposition.
The Swedish officials have unanimously affirmed their support for Romania's accession to the European Union in accordance with the agreed-upon calendar. They also expressed their appreciation for the efforts of the Romanian Government in fighting corruption and the fast development of reforms in Romania.

The Official launch of Cross Lander 244X
Key Largo,Florida
May 26, 2005

Romanian Prime Minister, Calin Popescu – Tariceanu, met the Vice Prime Minister of Israel, Ehud Olmert, on May 26th 2005 at the Victoria Palace.
The agenda of the meeting concentrated on the opportunities to increase the Israeli investments in Romania and the two officials expressed their willingness to strengthen the economic cooperation between the two countries.
The Ambassador of Israel to Bucharest, Rodica Radian Gordon, and the President of the Bilateral Chamber of Commerce, Jose Iacobescu, as well as Israeli business representatives.

Romanian Journalist held hostages in Iraq have been released after 2 months

President Traian Basescu met the and former US President Bill Clinton on May 21st, at the Cotroceni Palace, in Bucharest, on the occasion of the American official's visit to Romania.

Ohio University Project on Romania
On May 20th 2005, students from Ohio University traveled to Washington to present their findings on Romania to the embassy staff.

Romanian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mihai – Razvan Ungureanu met the US Ambassador to the OSCE, Stephen Minikes, on May 18th, 2005, on the occasion of the American official's visit to Bucharest.

The Annual Reunion of the Romanian Orthodox Ierarchs in Europe and North America
Embassy of Romania
May 12, 2005

The 8th Summit of the Heads of State and Government of the states participating to the South-East Cooperation Process (SEECP)

Speech by H.E. Mr. Traian BASESCU, President of Romania

The President of Romania, Traian Basescu has met on May 10th, at the Cotroceni Palace, Mr. Shigeo Katsu, Vice-president of the World Bank for Europe and Central Asia

Eighth Summit of the Heads of State and Government of the SEECP participating states

The Romanian Ministry of Education will organize on June 2nd – 6th, 2005, in Constanta, the international contest for Romanian language and literature “Mihai Eminescu”. Students from Romanian communities in 19 countries are invited to join the group of students from Romania. Each group will be formed by 4 -5 students and one teacher.

Signing ceremony of Romania 's EU Accession Treaty
Speech by
H.E. Mr. Traian Basescu , President of Romania

Address by the Romanian Prime Minister, Mr. Calin Popescu–Tariceanu on the occasion of planting 27 trees from Romania in SchengenCalin Popescu–Tariceanu :
"We mark a historic moment for Romania and Europe , through the symbolic planting of 27 trees offered by Romanian people at the inauguration of a commemorative plaque. Their purpose is to keep the remembrance of this memorable day, here in Schengen."

THE VISIT TO WASHINGTON, DC OF MINISTER OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF ROMANIA, MIHAI-RAZVAN UNGUREANU
May 6, 2005 - Embassy of Romania - Press Release
May 5, 2005 Meeting with Dr. Condoleezza Rice, US Secretary of State	May 6, 2005 Addressed the audience at The Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars Prepared Remarks
May 5, 2005 Speech at the American Jewish Committee Annual Dinner	May 5, 2005 Meeting with former US Ambassadors to Romania
May 5, 2005 Meeting with Colin Powell, former US secretary of state	May 5, 2005 Meeting with Representative J. Dennis Hastert, Speaker of the House of Representatives
May 5, 2005 Meeting with Senator George Allen, President of the Subcommittee for Europe within the Senate's Foreign Relation Committee	May 5, 2005 Meeting with James Billington, President of the Library of Congress
May 4, 2005 Reception offered in honor of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mihai-Razvan Ungureanu by the Romanian Embassy	May 4, 2005 Meeting with Madelaine Albright, former US secretary of state
May 4, 2005 Meeting with Tom Lantos, Democrat leader of the Committee on Foreign Relations of the House of Representatives

The Romanian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mihai – Razvan Ungureanu will pay an official visit to the United States on May 3rd – 6th, 2005.
On this occasion, minister Ungureanu will meet the secretary of state Condoleezza Rice, the Assistant to the President For National Security Affairs, Stephen Hadley and the Secretary General of the UN, Kofi Annan.

Ambassador of Romania to Washington DC, Sorin Ducaru together with the Ambassador of Bulgaria, Elena Poptodorova celebrated the signing of the European Union Accession Treaty at the event organized by the Embassy of Luxembourg. Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs, Nicholas Burns also took part in the event and addressed a speech to the representatives of the three countries and the European Union, as well as the honored guests.

Ambassador Sorin Ducaru met with Romanian teachers participating in an eight-day Classroom Partnership visit hosted by the Illinois Council on Economic Education

President Traian Basescu met his Ukrainian counterpart, Viktor Yuschenko, during a visit of the Ukrainian chief of state to Bucharest, on April 21st, at the invitation of the Romanian President.

President Traian Basescu inaugurated on Wednesday, April 20th, 2005, the international Conference „Black Sea Area and Euro-Atlantic Security: Strategic Opportunities” that took place at the Cotroceni Palace. President Traian Basescu held a speech in the opening of the conference.

Program of the conference

Press Office - Government of Romania:

Four months after the investiture, the Government led by the Premier Calin Popescu-Tariceanu puts in practice a new item of Coalition government program

European Parliament approves entry of Bulgaria, Romania into EU, urges them to carry out reforms

STRASBOURG, France (AP) The European Parliament on Wednesday approved the entry of Bulgaria and Romania into the European Union in 2007, but said both countries still need to make reforms.
Legislators voted 522-70 in favor of Bulgaria, with 69 abstenions, and 497-93 in favor of Romania, with 71 abstentions, in two ballots after a heated debate in which some members asked for a postponement of the vote, demanding the two Balkan countries be given more time to implement necessary reforms.

Romanian premier hails EU Parliament vote, pledges to continue reforms

BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) Prime Minister Calin Popescu Tariceanu, welcoming Wednesday's EU approval of Romania's eventual membership in the bloc, pledged to speed up reforms required before it can join in 2007.

THE YIDDISH CULTURE DAYS IN BUCHAREST

The Yiddish Culture Days in Bucharest were held during April 10-12, as a joint organizational effort between the Romanian Ministry of Culture and Religious Affairs and other local and international organizations. Prestigious cultural personalities from around the world attended the cultural events that included lectures and discussions regarding the Yiddish language in Romania and in the former Austro-Hungarian Empire, as well as the evolution of the Yiddish language in Eastern Europe . Documentary exhibitions about the life of Jews in Romania were also presented while the Jewish Theatre showed “Stolen Happiness” by Jacob Gordin , and “The Haloimes Sellers,” a musical, adaptation from Shalom Alehem.

Press Release - Ambassador Sorin Ducaru visits Cleveland

Cleveland Paper Mosaic: Ambassador calls Romania a 'frontier of opportunity'

April 7, 2005 Ambassador Sorin Ducaru participated as the main speaker in the “Know Your World: Romania”, an event organized by the International Community Council in Cleveland in order to increase the general knowledge about Romania among people in the State of Ohio.

April 8, 2005 Meeting with Bret Williams, President of Washington Services, Washington Group International

The President of Romania, Mr. Traian Basescu has participated at the funerals of Pope John Paul II.
The delegation has comprised Prime Minister Calin Popescu-Tariceanu, His Majesty King Michael, and former Heads of State Ion Iliescu and Emil Constantinescu.

President of Romania, Traian Băsescu, signed on April 5th 2005, the book of Condolences opened in the memory of His Holiness Pope John Pope II, at the Apostolic Nunciature in Romania

President Traian Basescu offered on Monday, April 4th, 2005, at the Cotroceni Palace, a reception on the occasion of the NATO Day in Romania.
Representatives of the diplomatic and academic community, as well as mass-media attended the event.

President of Romania Traian Basescu was deeply sorrowed by the death of Pope John Paul the II, the only pontiff who ever visited an orthodox country.
President of Romania Traian Basescu sent on April 3rd a condolences letter to His Highness Cardinal Angelo Sodano, state secretary of Vatican, expressing his sadness and sorrow when hearing the news of the death of Pope John Paul the II.
Romania, the first orthodox country that enjoyed His apostolic blessing, cries the passing of the Holy Father, honoring with deep respect his memory, the President's letter mentions.
Playing an important role during the last decades of the 20th century, Pope John Paul the II and his activity will represent the landmark in the dialogue between Christian churches and Christian and other churches.
The Holy Father was and will remain the image of freedom, hope and faith, a religious leader, one of the most influential figures of his time, whose contribution had a key role in the fall of communism.

Calin Popescu-Tariceanu : "I have learnt with deep regret that His Holiness Pope John Paul II passed into eternity. This piece of news united in emotion the entire humanity, regardless of religion and borders. And we do feel as Romanians the same emotion"

Public message by Prime Minister Calin Popescu-Tariceanu further to the death of His Holiness Pope John Paul II

The Romanian Nuta Olaru won the Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run on Sunday, April 3rd, 2005

On Wednesday, 30 March, the Foreign Affairs Committee of the European Parliament adopted with a large majority the assent to the Accession Treaty of Romania and the draft of the European Parliament Report on Romania's accession to the European Union, documents drawn up by the rapporteur for Romania Pierre Moscovici. The Foreign Affairs Committee proposes to the plenary of the European Parliament the approval of Romania's application to become a member of the European Union.

Prime Minister Calin Popescu-Tariceanu welcomed on Wednesday, March 30th, 2005, at Victoria Palace, the American Deputy Secretary of State, Robert B. Zoellick, that visited Romania on the occasion of his trip in 14 European countries.

Romanian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mihai – Razvan Ungureanu and American Deputy Secretary, Robert B. Zoellick, met on Wednesday, March 30th, 2005, in Bucharest, on the occasion of the American official's trip to 14 European countries, including Romania.

Surprise visit
Basescu went to Iraq and Afghanistan

Romanian president Traian Basescu visited the Romanian soldiers in Iraq on Sunday. Yesterday he also visited the Romanian soldiers in Afghanistan. The Romanian president was accompanied by General Eugen Badalan, state councilor Constantin Degeratu and Sergiu Medar, chief of the military Information department. The visit had not been announced out of security reasons.

President of Romania Traian Basescu and the Italian President Carlo Azeglio Ciampi met on Wednesday, March 23rd

President of Romania, Traian Basescu met Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder in Berlin

March 15, 2005
Romanian Prime Minister Calin Popescu-Tariceanu left for Israel to attend the inauguration of the new Holocaust Museum in Yad Vashem, an event to be held under the patronage of Israeli President Moshe Katsav and in the presence of over 30 leaders from across the world.
On his second day in Israel, the Romanian Prime Minister will give a speech at a conference called "Remembering the Past, Shaping the Future."
The visit to Israel will also be an opportunity for bilateral meetings with President Moshe Katsav, his counterpart Ariel Sharon, Vice-prime minister Shimon Perez and Foreign Minister Silvan Shalom.

Romanian student Adrian Nicolae Carcu from Babes Boliay University in Cluj- Napoca won the Algorithm, Design and Development Competitions of the 2004 TopCoder Open, that took place in Santa Clara, California on March 11th - 14th, 2005

Embassy of Romania hosted a
Violin concert featuring
Florin Croitoru
24 caprices for solo violin by Paganani

ROMANIA AT THE DAY OF THE FRANCOPHONIE

The Romanian Embassy featured in the first issue of the Washington, DC
STYLE Magazine


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Miniature Romania from Michael Guest's home

[...] "not a former Ambassador of the U.S. to Romania, but an extra Ambassador of Romania here"

THE OFFICIAL VISIT TO THE UNITED STATES OF H.E. TRAIAN BASESCU, PRESIDENT OF ROMANIA

March 9, 2005 Meeting of H.E. Traian Basescu, President of Romania with H.E. George W. Bush, President of the United States of America	March 10, 2005 Live Interview - FOX NEWS
March 10, Metropolitan Club Reception offered by the Embassy of Romania to Washington DC in the honor of the President of Romania Traian Basescu	March 10, 2005 Meeting of the Romanian President, Traian Basescu with the President of the World Bank, James Wolfensohn
March 10, 2005 President Traian Basescu discusses “The Black Sea Area: Advancing Freedom, Democracy, and Regional Stability”	March 10, 2005 Visit to the US Holocaust Memorial Museum
March 9, 2005 Meeting of the Romanian President, Traian Basescu with the Managing Director and Chairman of the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund, Rodrigo Rato	March 9, 2005 Meeting of H.E. Traian Basescu, President of Romania with US Secretary of Defence, Donald Rumsfeld
March 9, 2005 Meeting of H.E. Traian Basescu, President of Romania with Senator Bill Frist, the Majority Leader of the US Senate	March 8, 2005 The Arrival at Andrews Air Force Base

The Ion Ratiu Democracy Lecture

The Cosmos Club, Washington, DC

Date: Wednesday, March 2nd, 6:30 PM
Where: Honorary Consulate of Romania
44 Montgomery Street 44, San Francisco, Ca. 94104, directions at:
http://www.romanianconsulate.org
Special Guest: Marcel Borodi, Founder, President and CEO of Brinel Cluj, one of the most successful new high-tech businesses in Cluj, Romania.
BRINEL (http://www.brinel.ro), founded in 1991, is engaged in Hardware and Software Retailing, Software and Networks Consulting Services.
Program:
1) The new business environment in Romania presented by a truly successful business person from Romania - short presentation by Marcel Borodi, followed by discussions.
2) The Concept of an IT Cluster - the Cluj Cluster Experiment. Speaker: George Roth, President and CEO Recognos Inc.

There are no delays in the measures taken by the Government for European integration, this was the conclusion of today's meeting between PM Calin Popescu-Tariceanu and the European commissioner for enlargement, Olli Rehn

President of Romania, Traian Basescu, had a meeting with Ollie Rehn, EU Commissioner for Enlargement

Foreign Minister Mihai-Razvan Ungureanu met on Friday, 25 February, with the President of the "Project for Democracies in Transition" Foundation and of the US Committee on NATO, Bruce Jackson, who is paying a visit to Romania, on 25 and 26 February.
The visit aims at establishing consultations with the new Romanian authorities regarding important dossiers of the strategic Romanian-American relations, as the consolidation of trans-Atlantic relations, the security and stability in NATO's eastern neighbourhood and the perspectives of European and Euro-Atlanic integration of the Black Sea extended zone and of the Western Balkans, Romania's role in the present strategic international context.

Romanian Minister of Foreign Affairs Mihai Razvan Ungureanu met with his German counterpart Joschka Fischer.

Romanian chief diplomat highlights in Berlin Romania and Black Sea area's strategic importance

A delegation of US Congressmen, members of the agriculture committees paid on a visit to Romania, on February 22 nd – 24 th, 2005, in order to talk with Romanian official about export programs, market access and biotechnology. Ambassador of Romania to Washington DC, Sorin Ducaru accompanied the delegation during their three-day visit in Romania.

President of Romania, Traian Basescu, had a meeting with his French counterpart, Jacques Chirac.

President of Romania, Traian Basescu, took part on Tuesday, February 22 nd 2005, at the NATO Summit in Brussels, where Heads of State and Government from the 26 NATO countries gathered for a discussion on transatlantic issues at the highest level.

Meeting between Ambassador Sorin Ducaru and Representative Bob Goodlatte, Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee
Capitol Hill, February 17, 2005

The Embassy of Romania hosted the DC Society of Young Professionals cultural evening

Ambassador of Romania to Washington DC, Sorin Ducaru met on Tuesday, February 15 th , 2005 with the Romanian parliamentarians Adrian Cioroianu and Petru Andea accompanied by a delegation formed by Tom Wallace, representative of an American civic education association, Elisabeth Kasa, representative of the Intercultural Institute in Timisoara, and representatives of similar organizations in Hungary. The delegation took part in a program dedicated to promoting civic education in schools.

Romania's President Traian Basescu met Russian President Vladimir Putin

Bush seeks $400M fund to reward allies in Iraq, Afghanistan

President Bush is asking Congress to set up a $400 million fund to reward nations that have taken political and economic risks to join U.S.-led coalitions in Iraq and Afghanistan. [...] One administration official said the fund was designed to provide help to Eastern European nations, such as Ukraine, Hungary, Romania and the Baltic states. Bush is meeting March 9 at the White House with Traian Basescu, the president of Romania, which has an estimated 700 troops in Iraq.

Ambassador Sorin Ducaru met with a delegation of Raython Company to discuss further cooperation project in Romania

Meeting of the Romanian minister of National Defence, Teodor Atanasiu with the US Secretary of Defence, Donald Rumsfeld

The Romanian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mihai-Razvan Ungureanu, met on Tuesday, February 8th, 2005 with the NATO General Secretary, Jaap de Hoop Scheffer, during a visit that the Romanian official had in Brussels, on the occasion of the informal meeting of the ministers of foreign affairs of the NATO member states.

Ambassador Sorin Ducaru met with Daniel Mariaschin, Executive Vice President of B'Nai B'Rith International for the preparation of the visit to Romania of the Representatives of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations in February 14-16, 2005

Students of National Defense University have attended a lecture in the Conference Room of the Embassy of Romania in Washington, DC. The presentation has been conducted by Ambassador Sorin Ducaru and Colonel Viorel Angelescu, Defense attache.

On Thursday, February 3rd, on the occasion of the 53rd National Prayer Breakfast, Romania will be represented by Senator Mircea Geoana, president of the Commission for foreign Affairs of the Senate of Romania, Senator Norica Nicolai, member of the of the Senate Defense and National Security Committee, and the Senate Nomination, Discipline, Immunity and Validation Committee of the Senate of Romania, mayor of Cluj-Napoca Emil Boc, president of the Democratic Party, Pavel Abraham, president of the National Anti-Drug Agency, academic, business and religious representatives.
The Annual Prayer Breakfast is organized by the Congressional Organizational Committee, and he event will be attended by President George W. Bush, vicepresident Richard Cheney and representatives of the US Congress.

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Romania, Mihai – Razvan Ungureanu, went on an official visit in Brussels

President Traian Basescu met on Monday, January 31 st , the British Prime Minister Tony Blair, on the occasion of his official visit to Great Britain.

The Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs welcomes the organization of the first free elctions in Iraq

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Romania congratulated Condoleeza Rice for her confirmation as US Secretary of State

During a phone conversation on Thursday, January 27th evening, Mr. Mihai-Razvan Ungureanu, Foreign Minister of Romania congratulated Ms. Condoleeza Rice for her confirmation as US Secretary of State. The head of Romanian diplomacy expressed Romania's wish to consolidate the bilateral cooperation, showing that the US-Romanian strategic partnership is an essential and privileged element of Romania's foreign policy.
Minister Ungureanu reaffirmed Romania's disponibility to cooperating in the bilateral dialogue on issues of common interest on the international agenda, given that Romania is actively contributing together with the US in the world camapaign against terror.
The two heads of the Romanian and US diplomacies agreed on organizing a bilateral meeting soon.

The President of Romania, Traian Basescu, took part at the ceremonies commemorating 60 years since the liberation of the Auschwitz - Birkenau concentration camp. Survivors Head of States and Governments and militaries gathered on Thursday, January 27th in Auschwitz, Poland.
President Traian Basescu lighted a candle in front of the commemorative inscription in Romanian saying: “Let this place, be a cry for discouragement and warning for humanity, this place where Nazis killed almost a million and a half men, women and children, especially Jews from different European countries.”

Prime Minister Calin Popescu Tariceanu participated at the “Perspectives over Romania's Prosperity” on Thursday, January 27th, at Hotel Mariott in Bucharest . The ambassador of The United States in Romania, Jack Dyer Crouch II and the Chief of the European Commission Delegation in Romania, Jonathan Scheele also took part in the event. On this occasion Prime Minister Calin Popescu Tariceanu addressed the business community in Romania and foreign guests invited at the event.

President Traian Basescu will take part at the ceremonies commemorating 60 years since the liberation of the Auschwitz- Birkenau concentration camp

Romanian Government marks the liberation of Auschwitz concentration camp, 60 years ago

Information Bulletin Edited by the Embassy of Romania in Washington, DC

Ambassador Sorin Ducaru met the young Romanian tennis player Simona Matei, a very promising talent in the tennis arena.
Ambassador Ducaru congratulated Simona Matei for her results, encouraged her to continue with hard work and practice and wished her good luck in the future competitions.

Prime Minister Calin Popescu Tariceanu went on a two-day official visit to Brussels, his first formal contact with the European institutions since he took over the office in late December. On his agenda were meetings with European Commission President Jose Manuel Durao Barroso, European Parliament President Josep Borrell, the chair of the Foreign Affairs Committee, the leaders of the different political groups, and his Belgian counterpart Guy Verhofstadt.

Romania celebrates on Monday, January 24th, the Day of the Union of the Romanian Principalities in 1859.
On this occasion, President Traian Basescu and other Romanian officials participated at the ceremonies that took place in Iasi.
“I came to Iasi with love in my hart and the happiness of being close to the people I love and - why not - people that love me too”, confessed President Basescu, during his speech in Iasi, in front of Romanians that gathered to celebrate the Day of the Union.

Romanian President Traian Basescu attended on Sunday the ceremonies for swearing in Ukrainian President-elect Viktor Yushchenko.
Present was High Representative of the EU for the Common Foreign and Security Policy Javier Solana, US Secretary of State Colin Powell, Polish President Alexandr Kwasniewski, NATO Secretary General Jaap de Hoop Scheffer. Romanian President Traian Basescu's participation in the ceremonies of swearing in his Ukrainian opposite number is part of the special relationship the new power in Bucharest wants to develop with Ukraine. The Romanian head of state has repeatedly said that after the victory of the democratic Opposition in the neighbouring country, Romania has to consolidate its relations in all fields with a state with such a high potential as Ukraine, for the benefit of both countries.

Press Release - Embassy of Romania, January 20, 2005 (pdf file)

The Embassy of Romania hosted the Pre-Inaugural Ball organized by the Republican Rapid Responders on the occasion of

The Inauguration of the President of the United States, George W. Bush

President of Romania Traian Basescu addressed a letter to President George W. Bush on the occasion of the Inauguration as President of the United States of America

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Romania, Mihai - Razvan Ungureanu presented in a press-conference that took place on Thursday, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs the Romanian foreign policy priorities.

President Traian Basescu's message on commemorating Jewish martyrs killed on January 21-23, 1941

Speech
by H. E. Mr.Traian Basescu, President of Romania
A Presentation to the Diplomatic Corps Accredited in Bucharest at the Outset of the New Year

President Băsescu approved the sending of additional troops in Iraq and Bosnia

Romania celebrates 155 years since the birth of the national poet
Mihai Eminescu

President Traian Basescu said Wednesday that Romania wants to play a bigger role in the Black Sea region, and discussed facilities that can serve as NATO and U.S. military bases in this Balkan country.
"Romania wants to take a major role in providing stability in the region, and can be a strong element of balance in the Black Sea region," Basescu said after meeting with Gen. James Jones, the top commander of U.S. and NATO forces in Europe.

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Romania, Mihai-Razvan Ungureanu, met the Supreme Allied Commander in Europe and Commander of the United States European Command, General James Jones

The Romanian Ambassador Sorin Ducaru attended the
OUTSTANDING CITIZEN ACHIEVEMENT CITATION CEREMONY
for Mrs. Leslie Hawke, organized by the U.S.agency for International Development,
BUREAU FOR EUROPE & EURASIA

Five Romanian observers participated in the January 9th Palestinian elections

President Traian Basescu pleads for strengthening Romania's strategic role in ensuring regional stability

President Traian Basescu stated on Saturday that Romania must strengthen its strategic role in ensuring regional stability both in the interest of its own national security and as a contribution to NATO and EU security. He also emphasized the fact that Romanian foreign policy had so far missed the opportunity of Romania being a stability factor in the area of former Yugoslavia and in the ex-Soviet space.
President Basescu said these things after a meeting he had with a delegation of US Congress experts, who are on a visit to Romania to assess the situation and the developments in the Black Sea area.
The Romanian Ambassador to Washington, Sorin Ducaru, and the Ambassador of the United States to Romania, Jack Dyer Crouch, also attended the meeting.

Romania's contribution to the humanitarian relief for Tsunami victims

Washington, DC - January 6, 2005
U.S. Looks Forward to Continued Cooperation with Romania

State Department deputy spokesman Adam Ereli said January 4 that the United States looks forward to continuing its close cooperation with Romania on a wide range of issues as the new Romanian government takes charge.
He congratulated Romanian President Traian Basescu and Prime Minister Calin Tariceanu on the formation of a new government and said Secretary of State Colin Powell had called Foreign Minister Mihai- Razvan Ungureanu to offer his congratulations and to discuss relations between the United States and Romania.