Romanian authorities express regrets on the attacks at Virginia Tech University

President of Romania Traian Basescu, Prime Minister Calin Popescu-Tariceanu and Minister of Foreign Affairs Adrian Cioroianu sent today messages of condolences to their US counterparts expressing sincere regrets for the tragic deaths of 33 students and professors in the incidents at Virginia Tech University on April 16th, 2007. Romanian authorities expressed solidarity with the American people in these tragic moments of profound distress.

Romanian authorities also addressed heartfelt condolences to the family of Professor Liviu Librescu American-Israeli citizen of Romanian origin and a victim of the attacks at Virginia Tech, conveying their compassion for the tragic loss.

Liviu Librescu was a Professor at the Faculty of Mechanics and Technical Science for 20 years and was teaching students in Norris Hall at the time of the attack.

For the time being, American authorities did not make public the complete information on the identity of all victims. Until now, there are no other Romanian names on the unofficial lists provided by local NGOs and associations.