The visit reaffirms the strength of the bilateral strategic partnership and the U.S.’ firm commitment to support the security of Romania and NATO allies on the eastern flank, the presidential office said in a press statement on Tuesday.
Harris’ visit also reflects the U.S. administration’s appreciation of Romania’s responsible and involved approach to current threats generated by the Russian aggression, as well as to the management of refugee flows and the provision of humanitarian assistance.
In this context, Iohannis and Harris will discuss allied measures to strengthen NATO’s position on deterrence and defense on the eastern flank of the Alliance, including the prospect of further increasing the U.S. and allied military presence in Romania as an additional security measure, the Romanian presidential administration said.
discuss the current security situation in the region following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine,