US Vice President Joe Biden after meeting President Basescu: I appreciate Romania's support for the new anti-missile project / We hope to see Moldova as soon as possible in the euro-Atlantic structures
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The Romanian electoral campaign reminds me of last year’s intense campaign in the US, US Vice President Joe Biden declared after a two hour meeting with President Basescu. Biden thanked Romania’s support in the new US anti-missile project and added that it will support the creation of a transit pipeline in our country.
Basescu took advantage of Biden’s visit to talk about the Republic of Moldova. Here are the main declarations:
- I had a serious and honest meeting
- US and Romania will continue as close allies
- In Romania this electoral campaign reminds me of last year’s US campaign
- I congratulate Romanians for the steps in democratization
- We have a strong strategic partnership
- We share the same principles and values
- We collaborate in Afghanistan, Western Balkans and Iraq
- Your soldiers are warriors
- I appreciate the support of your government for the new US anti-missile project in Europe
- We are support Moldova’s economic stability, and we hope to greet it in the euro-Atlantic structures
- Irrespective of who will win elections in Romania, the partnership with the US will continue
Here are President Basescu’s main declarations
- This is the first high level visit since the new US administration was installed
- Romanian American relations are consolidating
- From our point of view, nothing change in our relation with the US
- I discussed about the increase of American investments in Romania
- Peace and security are not free, they cost
- Romanian soldiers are the only ones who rule over some American soldiers