US ambassador went to Cotroceni
Kathleen Kavalec, the ambassador of the United States in Romania, and the honorary president of Amcham were received in Cotroceni.
Ilie Bolojan offered the American Chamber of Commerce in Romania to the Order « Industrial and Commercial Merit » as an officer.
According to a statement of the Presidential Administration, « the meeting took place in the context of the conference by the interim president of Romania of the Order » Industrial and Commercial Merit « as an officer of the American Chamber of Commerce in Romania, as a sign of appreciation for the more than 30 years of presence on the Romanian market, for the significant contribution to our country and to the United States, Attracting investments, as well as creating jobs, imposing itself as a trusted partner of the business community. ”
The festive moment coincides with the US warning to Romania, according to which « Peace is not free »
The US Embassy in Bucharest sent a message on Thursday that the allocation of 2% of GDP for defense is no longer sufficient, and NATO allies will have to spend more for « a safe and secure future ».
« Only when all the allies assume adequate investments in their own security, can we truly guarantee peace for the entire NATO alliance. Peace is not free, » the US Embassy in Bucharest said on Thursday.