US president Biden thanks Iohannis for Romania's contribution as NATO member
<p>US president Joe Biden thanked his counterpart Klaus Iohannis for Romania's activity within NATO, 20 years after the country joined the Alliance – as the main message conveyed by Biden after the meeting of the two on May 7 in Washington.</p>

<p>"You [Romania] exceeded all expectations 20 years ago when you joined NATO. Thank you for all you do as part of the Alliance," Biden said.</p>

<p>US and Romanian troops are shoulder to shoulder, including in Romania, Biden stressed.</p>

<p>"We thank Romania for the help given to Ukraine, especially in the Black Sea," he added.</p>

<p>Separately, Iohannis said that his candidacy for NATO's top position was on the agenda but refused to disclose details.</p>

<p>Despite shrinking support for his candidacy among Alliance's members, he repeated that "there is a risk that unanimity would not be reached, therefore having multiple candidates equally credible" is important.</p>

<p><em>(Photo: Presidency.ro)</em></p>

<p><em>iulian@romania-insider.com</em></p>