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.

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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.