President Traian Basescu has addressed messages of condolences to Mrs. Elisabeth Ford and President George W. Bush for the passing away of former President Gerald R. Ford

The Embassy of Romania in Washington DC hosted the special Christmas concert of Vox Ama Deus, Jazz Renaissance NOEL, featuring Romanian conductor and pianist Valentin Radu with Vox Renaissance Consort and Philly Jazz

The Embassy of Romania in Washington DC hosted on December 8 th , 2006 the special Christmas event “O Holy Night” organized by the Parish Council of The Holy Cross Romanian Orthodox Church in Alexandria, VA

The 15th Annual Party for
Children Adopted from Romania and Their Families

Photos from
the National Day Reception
hosted by
Mrs. Daniela Gitman, Charge d 'Affaires a.i. of the Embassy of Romania and Mr. Gitman

On November 25 - December 1, a team of experts with the Romanian Ministries of Environment and Agriculture, led by Mrs Sulfina Barbu, Minister of Environment and Water Management, are traveling to the US in order to participate in a study tour organized by USAID, US Department of Agriculture (USDA), US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and Chemonics International. This tour will allow Romanian officials and US experts to participate in an exchange of information and best practices concerning flood management and recent experiences in Romania and US, disaster response, water resource management challenges and approaches, coastal and river basin management, wetlands restoration.
On November 27, the Romanian delegation attended a reception hosted by the Embassy of Romania, where they were welcomed by Mrs. Daniela Gitman, Charge D'Affaires a.i.

The Embassy of Romania announces with deep sorrow the demise of Reverend Father Gheorghe Calciu-Dumitreasa, priest of the “Holy Cross” Romanian Orthodox Church.
Father Calciu was one of the most important Romanian anticommunist militants, his beliefs and actions against the Romanian totalitarian system leading to more than 21 years spent in prison (1948-1964, 1979-1984).

International Night - FBI Academy
Quantico, VA
Mr. Florin Raportaru, Head of the Division for Countering Financial Crime - the General Inspectorate of the Romanian Police, participates in the 227th training session organized by FBI Academy, Quantico

On November 11 - 20, 2006, a delegation of Romanian officials and experts in the field of Avian Influenza traveled to the US to participate in a training tour organized by US Department of Agriculture and its partners, University of Delaware and Delaware Technical & Community College. The delegation, led by State Secretary Marian Avram, President of the Romanian Veterinary & Food Safety Agency (ANSVSA), visited the Embassy of Romania on Monday, November 13, and met with Mrs.Daniela Gitman, charge d'affaires a.i. and with the Embassy team

On November 12, 2006, Mrs. Daniela Gitman, Charge d'affaires a.i . at the Embassy of Romania, attended the special recital held by Romanian pianist Dan Grigore at the residence of the Romanian Honorary Consul in Philadelphia

On November 9, 2006, Daniela Gitman, Charge D'Affaires of the Embassy of Romania in Washington DC, hosted the citizenship ceremony for American citizens Mariana Popescu-Falticeni from Florida and Ilie Marton from Texas. Both Ms. Popescu – Falticeni and Mr. Marton were born in Romania and later became American citizens while renouncing their Romanian citizenship

On Tuesday, October 31 the-year-to-date, Romanian President Traian Basescu has opened, through the videoconference system, the works of the International Conference on “The Economic Development and Security in the Black Sea Region”, organized in Washington by the US Center for International and Strategic Studies and the Romanian Chamber of Commerce and Industry

At the invitation of the Congress of Romanian Americans (CORA), Ms. Daniela Gitman, Charge d' Affaires, made a presentation on “Romania's Accession to EU: Impact on the Romanian-American Relationship” on the occasion of the 2006 CORA Annual Meeting

Reception on the occasion of the Romanian Armed Forces Day

Project Competition on integrated platforms of communication for Romanian communities abroad

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Romania, through the Department for Relations with the Romanian Diaspora (DRRD) launched the invitation for participation in a competition dedicated to projects on integrated platforms of communication for Romanian communities abroad.

Mrs. Daniela Gitman, Chargé d'Affaires of the Romanian Embassy, took part in the groundbreaking ceremony of the Victims of Communism Memorial organized on September 27 th , 2006, in Washington DC

Romania will join the European Union in 2007

President of the European Commission Jose Manuel Barroso announced that Romania and Bulgaria would be allowed to join on January 1st, 2007

Congresswoman Thelma Drake joined the Congressional Romania Caucus in the US House of Representatives becoming the newest member of the Caucus

Ambassador of Romania Sorin Ducaru took part in the ceremony at the U.S. Department of State marking September 11, and the memory of the victims of the 2001 attacks in the United States.
At the State Department ceremony in Washington, Secretary of State Dr. Condoleezza Rice, the diplomatic corps, State Department officials and foreign dignitaries, including former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, reflected on the human losses experienced by the survivors of all nationalities. Rui Zheng, whose parents were passengers on the American Airlines flight that crashed into the Pentagon, and Floura Chowdhury, whose cousins Nurul Miah and Shakila Yasmin were killed as they worked in the World Trade Center, read the names of the 90 countries that lost citizens in the attacks.
In all, nearly 3,000 people were killed, including 60 police officers and 343 firefighters who responded to the scene in New York City.

US Open Girls' doubles champions are Mihaela Buzarnescu and Raluca Olaru from Romania

Newly founded Romanian network Aurora/The Best and Brightest of Romania meets in Washington on September 13

I-CUBE Innovation Competition 2006 Workshop
Finals to be held Sept 18 and Awards on Sept 19 in Bucharest
Semifinalists Announced - July 24, 2006

Chief of the Romanian Army Staff in visit in the United States of America

Meeting of Mr. Traian Basescu, President of Romania , with Mr. George W. Bush, president of the United States of America
The White House, Oval Office
July 27th, 2006

The President of Romanian Traian Basescu participated at the opening of the “Caspian Energy and the Black Sea Corridor” Conference organized by the
“ Jamestown Foundation ”
July 28th, 2006

Meeting with leaders of the Romanian Community and friends of Romania from the political, academic and press environment.
Reception at the Embassy of Romania - July 28th, 2006

The New York Times:
From Bucharest to New York, Reality Takes the Stage

On July19, 2006, Col. George Codrea's funeral military procession took place at the Arlington Memorial Cemetery in Washington, DC. Col. Codrea fought with US marine troops in the Second World War and during the US campaign in Pacific, when he was wound during a mission on the Guadalcanal Island. He was awarded the Navy Cross for extraordinary heroism and courage and the “Purple Heart” for wound acquired on the battle field.

The Co-chairs of the Congressional Romanian Caucus express their support for the Visa Waiver Program

Launching of theLetter regarding the establishment of the Congressional Romanian Caucus in the US House of Representatives

Romanian Movie “The Death of Mr. Lazarescu” Premiere in Washington DC

The Death of Mr. Lazarescu”, a Romanian movie directed by Cristi Puiu and awarded in the 2005 Cannes Film Festival will be launched in Washington DC at the Landmark's E-Street Cinema (555 11th Street NW, Washington, DC 20004; Hours: 11:00am I 2:10 I 5:20 I 8:30)

Romanian Ambassador Delivers Closing Remarks at the ATHGO International Symposium titled “The Architects of the Future: Making the World Better Today”

Visit to Allied Command Transformation (ACT),
Norfolk, Virginia

Romanian students take third place in Computer Society International Design Competition

ROMANIAN AMBASSADOR SORIN DUCARU HOSTS A RECEPTION FOR THE FRIENDS OF THE VILNIUS GROUP TO SUPPORT THE VISA WAIVER PROGRAM AND TO BID FAREWELL FOR THE LITHUANIAN AMBASSADOR VYGAUDAS USACKAS

Presentation: "EU Integration vs. Globalization
Opportunities and Challenges for Eastern Europe
and Romania in Particular"

THE FIRST CONSULAR REUNION ORGANIZED BY THE GENERAL CONSULAR DEPARTMENT OF THE MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS, ALONG WITH THE ROMANIAN EMBASSIES IN THE UNITED STATES, CANADA AND MEXICO

Ambassador of Romania to the United States, Sorin Ducaru met on June 22nd 2006, at the Romanian Embbassy in Washington DC senator Chris Lauzen, of Romanian origin, member of the Illinois State Senate

From June 19-23, 2006 Romanian senator Norica Nicolai (National Liberal Party) visited Washington and San Francisco to attend meetings of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly (NATO-PA), Subcommittee on Transatlantic Relations (PCTR).

Romanian ballerina Alina Cojocaru performs at the Kennedy Center in Washington DC in “The Royal Ballet: The Sleeping Beauty & Mixed repertory”, part of the Kennedy Center Ballet Series.
For more information on the program, please access the Kennedy Center website

The Embassy of Romania to Washington DC hosted the launching of the book and CD „Eminescu – Eternal Longing, Imposible Love” featuring translation by Adrian Sahlean.
The launching coincided with the closing of the photography exhibition “An American in Romania” by American photograph Peter Kayafas, who presented at the Embassy during 4 mai – 16 iunie a series of 30 photographs taken in Romania in 2003, 2004, 2005. A segment of the exhibition features photographs from Sapanta Cemetery that were accompanied by English translations of the epitaphs signed by Adrian Sahlean.

On June 16, 2006, Ambassador of Romania Sorin Ducaru met with Mr. Patrick Ledray, Honorary Consul of Romania in Minneapolis and Mr. John Ward Worlein, freelance journalist and businessmen in Minneapolis, to discuss new ways and projects for the promotion of Romania's political, economic and cultural interests in the State of Minnesota.

Romanian Ambassador Hosts a Reception for the Harvard Club of Washington , DC

Romanian Ambassador Hosts a Reception for the Congressional Legislative Staff Association and the American Council of Young Political Leaders

EMBASSY ROW - Black Sea boost

A Romanian became best pugilist student in the United States

Baby Boy Arrives for Comaneci, Conner

Romania Organizes First Black Sea Forum

Visit of State Secretary, Coordinator of the Department for Romanians Living Abroad, Mihai Gheorghiu

Visit of Dr. Vlad Nistor, Director General of the Romanian Diplomatic Institute, to Washington, DC

ROMANIA: A strategic ally on the Black Sea
Romania's transition from its past as a socialist state ruled by one of communism's most ruthless dictators, to a modern, democratic market economy, has not been smooth or easy. After the collapse of the Soviet empire, the initial two main goals of the post-Soviet era for Moscow's Central and East European satellites were to secure membership in NATO and to enter the European Union. Romania won NATO membership in 2004, and expects to become a full EU member at the beginning of 2007. Romania's ambassador to Washington, Sorin Dumitru Ducaru, recently sat down with DiplomaticTraffic.com to discuss what these developments mean for his country and how its relationship with America is growing stronger.

Ambassador of Romania Sorin Ducaru hosted a press breakfast on Wednesday, May 24th, in order to brief American journalists on the objectives and preparations of the Black Sea Forum for Dialogue and Partnership Summit that will take place in Bucharest on June 5th, 2006

Romanian national soccer team plays in the United States

The Embassy of Romania to Washington DC expresses its sadness at the passing of Colonel George Codrea, US Marine veteran and sends its condolences to the mourning family

Ambassador Ducaru welcomes Elizabeth Kostova, author of “The Historian” at the Romanian Embassy

Romanian Ambassador Sorin Ducaru met a delegation headed by Mr. Attila Marko, State Secretary for Interethnic Relations, Government of Romania

Ambassador of Romania Sorin Ducaru participated in the Romanian Arts and Culture Festival, which took place at the Maryhill Museum in Glendale, WA . The event marked the 80 th anniversary of the Museum's dedication - by his owner Samuel Hill - to Queen Marie of Romania, on the occasion of her 1926 visit to the United States.

Dan F. Nechita, an outstanding student at the Alexandria Campus of Northern Virginia Community College, won a highly competitive Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Scholarship based on his academic record, leadership ability and service to others. The amount and duration of the Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship Program awards vary, but can total up to $30,000 per year. He was given the good news by NOVA President Robert G. Templin on Friday, April 28. Joshua Wyner, vice president of programs at the Foundation, presented the prestigious award.

The Parish Council of The Holy Cross Romanian Orthodox Church in Alexandria, VA
Presented a Special

Romanian Community Event
To support the Project of Building
The New Romanian Orthodox Church
“Saint Andrew”
in Potomac, Maryland

George Enescu's Oedipus
The American Premiere
A documentary film by
Mihai Cosma, Musicologist, Director of the Department of Research and Artistic Activities of the National Music University in Bucharest
and Recital
featuring young Romanian pianist Irina Vasilescu

Ambassador of Romania Sorin Ducaru celebrated Europe Day at the School Without Walls

Ambassador Ducaru attends Romania Day Festival in New York City

Global Health.gov:
HHS Deputy Secretary meets with Romanian Deputy Minister of Health

AN AMERICAN IN ROMANIA
Photographs by Peter Kayafas

On Wednesday, May 3rd , Ambassador of Romania Sorin Ducaru met with the Deputy Minister of Health, Professor Virgil Paunescu, Secretary of State for Medical Assistance, and with the General Director of the National Institute for Health Research and Development, Florin Sologiuc. The health officials travelled to Washington DC, May 2-8, to participate in an international health care conference organized by CSIS and Johns Hopkins. The program of the delegation in the United States will also include meetings with representatives of the US Health Department, leaders of the Romanian-American community involved in medical and public health activities, visits at medical facilities and universities in Washington.

Ambassador of Romania Sorin Ducaru met Romanian author Vasile Constantin Boghian who recently published his new book “Romanians – between Pacala and Miorita”. The author was also accompanied by representatives from the Romanian media institutions in New York, Romanian Voice Television and Romanian Journal that documented a press report on the work of the Romanian author and Romanian culture in the US.

Romanian Ambassador hosts the kick-off reception for the 2006 Young Republican Leadership Conference

Romanian Ambassador Participates at Harvard Black Sea Security Program

The ambassador discussed with the participants in the program, faculty and students about the “Challenges and Opportunities in the Black Sea”
Four Romanian participants attended the 2006 Harvard Black Sea Security Program including Mr. Claudiu Saftoiu, Counselor to the President of Romania ; Colonel Dan Plavitu, Deputy Head for (operations), Military Intelligence, Brigadier General Tudor Munteanu, Representative of MoND at the Parliament, and Marius Balu, Secretary of State of Ministry of National Defense.
At the end of the trip, the ambassador met with the Romanian students attending various universities in the Boston area (Harvard, MIT, Tufts. Boston College , Boston University , etc.) to discuss the partnership between the Boston based student organizations and the embassy, exchange programs, cultural events and the most recent developments in Romania.

ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY - ASU Insight :

Ambassador Ducaru visits Phoenix, Arizona

Romanian Ambassador Sorin Ducaru traveled to Phoenix , Arizona from April 6 to April 10, 2006. During the trip, ambassador Ducaru met with the leadership of Arizona State University (ASU) which hosts the largest Romanian Studies Program, discussed business opportunities in Romania with the members of the Rotary 100 at the Phoenix Country Club, and participated at the opening of the Happy Valley Romanian Pentecostal Church.
Ambassador Ducaru's trip to Phoenix provided an opportunity to meet with the Romanian community and to develop the network between Arizona and Romania.
The Romanian Ambassador visited the Romanian Program at ASU, directed by professor Ileana Orlich, met with Prof. Debby Losse, Dean of the Humanities , Professor Joe Cutter, Chair, Department of Language and Literature, visited the Romanian language course, and spoke to ASU students and professors about the strategic partnership between Romania and the United States.
On Friday, April 7 ambassador Ducaru addressed the Rotary 100 at the Phoenix Country Club and participated at the reception with the Romanian community and ASU faculty and students hosted by Donna and Marin Holbura.
On Sunday, April 9, the Romanian Ambassador participated at the opening of the Happy Valley Romanian Pentecostal Church and later attended the service at Sf. Ioan Botezatorul Romanian Orthodox Church in Glendale, Arizona.

President of the Romanian National Tourism Authority attends Global Travel & Tourism Summit

Business meetings hosted by the Embassy of Romania in Washington, DC on occasion of the Trade Mission of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Romania in the United States

Ambassador Ducaru meets with Romanian participants in the 2006 Jessup International Moot Court Competition

The Ambassador of Romania hosted a reception to celebrate The International Day of the Francophonie and the Romanian Chairmanship of the OIF Ministerial Conference.

Embassy of Romania participated in the “Grande Soiree de la Fracophonie”

Members of the German Marshall Fund of the United States
Board of Trustees visit Romania

Working breakfast with Georgian National Security Delegation:
Mamuka Kudava, First Deputy Minister of Defense
Giorgi Manjgaladze, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs
Nika Rurua, Deputy Chairman of Parliamentary Committee on Defense and Security

Romanian Ambassador's Residence in Washington

Presentation of the book
“Cronologie comentata a relatiilor romano-americane”,
Written by
MIRCEA RACEANU

You are cordially invited to a number of Romanian studies activities March 23-25, in connection with the Association for the Study of Nationalities convention in New York, particularly the Cultural Institute meeting on Friday