Romanian President Klaus Iohannis on a visit to US
Romania’s President Klaus Iohannis is in the US for an official visit. While in Washington D.C. on Tuesday, the Romanian president met CIA chief Mike Pompeo. Talks behind closed doors focused on issues concerning the co-operation between the CIA ad its Romanian counterpart, the Romanian Intelligence Service (SRI). Tuesday’s agenda also included a wreath laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknowns in the Arlington National Cemetery. Also on Tuesday, the American Jewish Committee honoured President Iohannis with its Light Unto the Nations Award, the global Jewish advocacy organisation’s highest honour presented to world leaders. „President Iohannis has tenaciously pursued the prophetic vision of a more just and harmonious world,” said Allan Reich, a member of AJC’s Executive Council, who presented the award during the AJC Global Forum’s World Leaders Plenary. The inscription reads: „For your steadfast defence of democratic values, relentless pursuit of justice, and unwavering commitment to friendship with the United States and Israel”. „I accept the Light Unto the Nations Award not for myself, but for my country and the Romanian people”, President Iohannis said in a statement. The Romanian president is also expected to meet US President Donald Trump at the White House on Friday.
Romania joins OECD’s Nuclear Energy Agency
Along wuth Argentina, Romania will join the Nuclear Energy Agency of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development at a ceremony in Paris on Wedneday with the country’s Prime Minister Sorin Grindeanu attending the event. Romania will be one of the 31 member countries of NEA. „We are very glad to have Argentina and Romania join the NEA, a step that signals the growing co-operation between the OECD and both countries, and an evidence of their commitment to best practices in the field of nuclear energy”, said OECD Secretary General Angel Gurría in a statement last month. „The Agency will also benefit from the experience that Argentina and Romania can provide to the rest of its members with regard to nuclear technology and safety”.
DNA raids in north-eastern Romania
Romania’s anti-corruption watchdog, the National Anti-Corruption Directorate (DNA), is expected to raid 12 locations in north-eastern Romania on Wednesday. DNA’s investigation is focused on public finance services in the counties of Botoşani, Neamţ and Iassy for their alleged involvement in corruption-related cases. Offences include bribe, influence peddling and abuse of office. Hearings are expected at the DNA headquarters in the northern Romanian town of Suceava.
Alexandru Danga
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