Statement from Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on the Visit of President Iohannis of Romania to the White House

President Biden will welcome President Klaus Iohannis of Romania to the White House on May 7. The leaders will celebrate Romania’s 20^th year as a member of the NATO Alliance. President Biden will thank President Iohannis for hosting U.S. servicemembers in Romania, and recognize the many contributions that Romania, a stalwart NATO Ally, has made to security on NATO’s eastern flank, particularly in the Black Sea region. The leaders will underscore their continued support for Ukraine as it continues to defend itself against Russia’s aggression. They will also review the many areas in which Romania and the United States work together, including energy, economic cooperation, and our shared democratic values.