Romanian SocDem leader, PM take photos with Donald Trump at private dinner before inauguration

Liviu Dragnea, the leader of Romania’s Social Democratic Party (PSD) and the president of the Chamber of Deputies, and Prime Minister Sorin Grindeanu, attended a private dinner where the new U.S. President Donald Trump was present, on Thursday evening. Dragnea posted the photos on his Facebook page and wrote that he told Trump he wanted to take the strategic partnership between Romania and the U.S. to a new level. Dragnea also mentioned that Trump’s answer was: “We will make it happen! Romania is important for us!” He added that his dialogue with Trump was “warm and open”. Both Dragnea and Grindeanu were invited to Donald Trump’s inauguration by a vice president of the inauguration committee. The international media wrote that the events that take place before the inauguration, in which foreign state officials and business people get the chance to attend private dinners with the new U.S. President and Vice President, are available for top donors. To access such an event, those interested must donate between USD 500,000 and USD 1 million, according to Politico. Liviu Dragnea also posted photos of meetings he had with other U.S. officials during his trip to Washington this week. Dragnea and Grindeanu will also attend the inauguration ceremony in Washington today. editor@romania-insider.com (Photo source: Liviu Dragnea on Facebook)