US Vice President Joe Biden in an official visit in Romania

US Vice President Joe Biden is in an official visit in Romania and is scheduled to meet Romanian political personalities including President Basescu, PM Emil Boc and Social Democratic leader Mircea Geoana and Liberal Crin Antonescu. Talks will mainly cover the Romanian – American strategic partnership and other themes on the international agenda.

The American official arrived in Romania after a visit in Poland, during a Central European tour. Joe Biden visits Romania, the Czech Republic and Poland shortly after the US gave up their plans to set up an anti-missile shield.