The delegation of the United States Congress, led by Vern Buchanan, conveyed messages of support for Romania\u2019s accession to the Visa Waiver Program during their meeting with government officials at the Victoria Palace in Bucharest on Tuesday, April 15. The American officials pledged to push for the country\u2019s inclusion \u201cas soon as possible.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cRepresentatives from both the Republican and Democratic parties stated that Romania\u2019s inclusion in the Visa Waiver Program is a deserved merit and that they will take steps to make the program available to Romanian citizens as soon as possible,\u201d the Romanian government announced<\/a> after the meeting.<\/p>\n According to the same source, the US Congress delegation acknowledged that Romania has met all technical requirements for visa-free travel to the United States.<\/p>\n Prime minister Marcel Ciolacu emphasized that Romania has not only fulfilled, but in some cases exceeded, the necessary criteria.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cWe are confident that this qualifies us to become a member of the program. We will continue to work transparently with our American partners and provide all necessary information regarding our contribution to the US efforts in travel and border security,\u201d the Romanian leader stated.<\/p>\n