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US Attorney General: Statement on Anti-Corruption in Romania

Barr hopes that Romania will reconsider amendments that "can undermine the fight against corruption".

US Attorney General: Statement on Anti-Corruption in Romania
US Attorney General, William Barr and President of Romania, Klaus Iohannis. Photo: justice.gov

Articol de Radiojurnal, 21 Iunie 2019, 15:48

US Attorney General William Barr hopes that Romania will reconsider amendments that "can undermine the fight against corruption". At the end of his visit to Bucharest, US official expressed confidence that Romania would take action to have an efficient, transparent and impartial Justice.

Barr also reminded that the Partnership between the United States and Romania has always been based on the values of the rule of law and good governance. "Romania is one of our strongest partners in the fight against cross-border crimes", US Attorney General said, according to a communiqué from US Department of Justice.

In Bucharest, Willliam Barr met with President Klaus Iohannis, Prime Minister Viorica Dancilă and Justice Minister Ana Birchall.

Source:RRA.Translated by Miruna Matei

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