October 29, 2001

U.S. Ambassador Michael Guest Comment On Adrian Nastase,
The Romanian Prime Minister's Visit To U.S.A.

"Prime Minister Nastase's trip to the U.S. will build upon, and solidify, the very positive partnership our two countries have established in the fight against terrorism. That fight will be one of the principal topics of discussion, of course. Discussions also will focus on Romania's preparations for possible NATO membership, and on the Prime Minister's future privatization and economic reform plans.

I'm particularly pleased that several important commercial agreements will be finalized during the visit, bringing substantial new U.S. investment to Romania. There's considerable American corporate interest in steps the Prime Minister intends to take to tackle corruption and improve the business climate here. While in Washington and New York, he'll meet with a number of American companies to discuss these steps and outline further areas of potential investment. I very much hope these contacts will bear fruit."