U.S. President Donald Trump sent Romania a congratulatory message on the occasion of National Day. In the letter addressed to Romanian President Nicușor Dan, the White House leader highlighted that the United States and Romania have a “strong and growing partnership”
In his letter, Donald Trump praised Romania’s efforts as a NATO ally and the country’s role in maintaining stability in the Black Sea. He also noted that citizen diplomacy remains a “cornerstone” of the alliance with the U.S. President Donald Trump sent this message to his Romanian counterpart, President Nicușor Dan, on December 1, marking 107 years since the Great Union of 1918.
Donald Trump’s Message to Romanians
The U.S. leader praised Romania for being a “pillar of regional stability.” Trump expressed his expectation that trade, investment, and innovation opportunities between the U.S. and Romania will expand.
Here is President Donald Trump’s message:
“Dear Mr. President,
It is my honor to convey my best wishes on behalf of the people of the United States on the occasion of the 107th anniversary of National Day on December 1.
The United States and Romania share a solid and growing partnership, founded on strategic interests in security, energy cooperation, and commerce. I appreciate Romania’s leadership as a NATO ally and a pillar of regional security and encourage its ongoing role in promoting stability in the Black Sea region.
Based on this foundation, we look forward to expanding trade, investment, and innovation opportunities that will stimulate our economies. Active citizen diplomacy remains the cornerstone of this dynamic alliance.
As my administration works to make America safer, stronger, and more prosperous, I aim to further strengthen our close relationship and the history we share.”
Message from Marco Rubio: U.S. and Romania Share a Solid and Growing Partnership, with Common Strategic Interests
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio also sent a message on December 1, National Day of Romania, highlighting shared interests and Romania’s investment in security.
“On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the people of Romania on National Day. The United States and Romania share a solid and growing partnership built on common strategic interests in security, energy cooperation, and trade,” Rubio said.
He also expressed appreciation for Romania’s regional leadership and encouraged the country to continue promoting stability in the Black Sea region.
“Romania’s commitment to allocate 5% of GDP to defense by 2035 will strengthen NATO and lay the foundation for future prosperity. The United States looks forward to continued cooperation in defense, as well as the development of trade and investment opportunities that benefit both our nations,” Rubio concluded.
Nicușor Dan to Visit the White House in 2026
Romanian President Nicușor Dan will make an official visit to the United States, during which he will be received at the White House by Donald Trump in the spring of 2026, announced Romanian Foreign Minister Oana Țoiu.
After the meeting with Marco Rubio in Washington in July, which lasted just over an hour, Minister Țoiu said both administrations agreed that the official state visit would take place in the first part of next year.
“We also discussed the meeting between the presidents. We are aligned regarding the possibility of holding it in the first quarter of next year,” Oana Țoiu stated.
Regarding this visit, Nicușor Dan said: “It must be very well prepared, including the economic aspects, because our goal is to strengthen economic connections and, in this way, increase investments in Romania and eventually bring prosperity.”
Nicușor Dan and Donald Trump spoke by phone after the Romanian president won the elections, at the initiative of the White House. The conversation was cordial and addressed topics of mutual interest, such as the war in Ukraine, security in Eastern Europe, and energy. Nicușor Dan invited the U.S. leader to Romania, and Donald Trump accepted the invitation.
Romania Signed a Strategic Partnership with the U.S. in 1997
The strategic partnership with the United States is one of the oldest such agreements signed by Romania after the 1989 Revolution.
“Since its launch, the strategic partnership has represented a key reference for Romania’s foreign policy, as well as an effective instrument for cooperation in support of our country’s reform efforts in political, economic, military, and administrative fields,” according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The strategic partnership with the U.S. was signed in July 1997, following the visit of then-U.S. President Bill Clinton to Bucharest.
Later, the relationship with the United States was reinforced through the signing of the Agreement on the Activities of U.S. Forces Stationed in Romania (“Access Agreement”) on December 6, 2005 (entered into force July 21, 2006), and the Agreement between Romania and the United States regarding the placement of the U.S. ballistic missile defense system in Romania on September 13, 2011, which entered into force on December 23, 2011.
Subsequent consolidation and structuring of the strategic partnership between the two countries have been marked by multiple joint declarations of commitment.
