US Ambassador in Romania, Mark Gitenstein: "We've made no decision as for the location of the missile shield."

In the second part of the interview U.S. Ambassador Mark Gitenstein gave us, he clarified the position related to the missile shield, saying it hasn't got into detailed discussions yet in this regard. His Excellency told us about his Romanian origins and the importance of the mission he has to fulfill here: "I am very proud of the fact that I am Romanian-American"

Mark Gitenstein also spoke at the opening event which he attended, the exhibition "Water is Life", indicating its expectation regarding establishment of working relationships between the Romanian and the American companies participating at the exhibition last week.

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Is a cooling of the Romanian-Russian relationship likely to happen because of the US intention to place the missile shield somewhere in Dobrogea region?

I see absolutely no reason for that, because those missiles are not, in any way, a threat to Russia. And the Russians know that. Let's not to say it won't be remarks back and forth on both sides from some segments of the Russian establishment, especially the military establishment. But I've seen no evidence and neither has my government. And there has been discution at the highest level between our governments about these issues and I think that the fact the Start Treaty was signed is very good evidence that we are moving forward on this issues. So far, there is no decision made about where the missiles will be located.

Why did US Embassy choose Constanta for the Water Exhibition?

Because the Black Sea is one of the greatest water resources for Romanians, or the proper places as is the Danube, of course in the proximity, and Constanta is a beautiful city and a great place for an exhibition.

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