THE OFFICIAL VISIT TO THE UNITED STATES
OF H.E. TRAIAN BASESCU,
PRESIDENT OF ROMANIA

 - March 8-10, 2005 -


Agenda of the visit

The President of the United States of America , George W. Bush, will host the President of Romania, Traian Basescu , at the White House on March 9th, 2005 .
The official visit aims the consolidation of the Strategic Partnership between Romania and the United States at a political, military and economic level. The agenda of discussions will also include regional issues, with highlighting on aspects related to the Black Sea Area and the Balkans, the affirmation of Romania's involvement along with the United States in promoting freedom, democracy and fighting against terrorism, the availability and the special interest in further supporting the democratization process and stability in Iraq and Afghanistan.
The two Presidents share a common commitment in promoting freedom, President Bush appreciating Romania 's contribution in promoting democracy and stability in Iraq , Afghanistan , the Balkans and the Black Sea Area.
President Basescu aims to enhance the value of the strategic and economic potential of Romania in the relation with the United States , discussing and evaluating the partnership offers and opportunities in these fields. He will also present the political and economic evolutions in Romania and the foreign affairs priorities of our country.
President Traian Basescu will be hosted at Blair House, the official residence for the US President's guests.

Photo-Chronicle

March 9 - Meeting with H.E. George W. Bush, President of the United States of America

March 10, 2005
- Live Interview - FOX NEWS

March 10, Metropolitan Club - Reception offered by the Embassy of Romania to Washington DC in the honor of the President of Romania Traian Basescu

March 10, 2005 - Meeting of the Romanian President, Traian Basescu with the President of the World Bank, James Wolfensohn

March 10 - President Traian Basescu discusses “The Black Sea Area: Advancing Freedom, Democracy, and Regional Stability”

March 10, 2005 - Visit to the US Holocaust Memorial Museum

March 9, 2005 - Meeting of the Romanian President, Traian Basescu with the Managing Director and Chairman of the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund, Rodrigo Rato

March 9 -Meeting with US Secretary of Defence, Donald Rumsfeld

March 9 - Meeting with Senator Bill Frist, the Majority Leader of the US Senate

March 8 - The Arrival at Andrews Air Force Base

Media Reports

Newsweek, March 21 - Moment Of Truth

SEEUROPE, March 12 - REGION: Romania to Host American Mobile Military Units

VOA News, March 9 - Bush Hosts Romanian President

Press Releases

The Administration of the President of Romania - March 11, 2005 (RO)

The White House - Remarks by President Bush and President Traian Basescu of Romania in Photo Opportunity - March 9, 2005

The White House Press Conference Transcript (in Romanian)

The Administration of the President of Romania - March 8, 2005 (RO)

The Administration of the President of Romania - March 6, 2005 (RO)

Press Release - The White House - February 8, 2005


Traian Basescu - Bio