Romania’s President Klaus Iohannis on Saturday issued a message on the 10th anniversary of Romania having signed an accession treaty with the European Union in which he says the event has special significance for Romania, the same as Romania’s accession to NATO has, as it proved the political elites and society were able to unite their efforts in order to achieve major national objectives that transcended particular or opportunistic interests.
‘The signing of the accession treaty came after a difficult negotiating process that marked deep-going transformations in many of Romania’s economic and social areas. That moment signified acknowledgement of Romania being ready to become a member of the European Union, to join a space of values defined by democracy, the rule of law, market economy, respect for the fundamental human rights and freedoms. Today, we can be proud of being part of a union of sovereign states that plays a significant part globally, of the great European family which fundamental objectives are securing peace, stability and prosperity for its citizens and promoting democracy and the rule of law. Romania has proved being a credible and predictable partner that consistently speaks up in favour of deepening the European design and the fundamental principles and values of the European Union being observed,’ reads the presidential message. More…