US Ambassador to Romania: We encourage all Romanians to stay engaged in the civic process

The US Ambassador to Romania Hans Klemm stated his appreciation of the way Romanians have mobilized to protest peacefully after the tragedy in club Colectiv. “These past days have been both dynamic and very moving. We again offer condolences on the tragic loss of life on October 30 and in the days since. We applaud the non-violent exercise of freedom of speech and assembly, and encourage all Romanians to stay engaged in the civic process,” the Ambassador said in a statement. “The United States of America and Romania are allies who enjoy a strong and vibrant strategic partnership. We look forward to working with President Iohannis, Interim PM Cimpeanu and the interim government on our shared priorities.” “Ultimately, the US-Romania relationship is strong because of our shared democratic values, our commitment to collective security for our citizens, and our desire to build a shared prosperity for both our countries,” he concluded. Amcham Romania calls for action after Colectiv tragedy: Change is needed at all levels of the Romanian society! US Ambassador: Romania must break the cycle of political influence in economic decision-making editor@romania-insider.com (Photo by Lucian Crusoveanu / Public Diplomacy Office)