After our visits to Washington DC and two cities in the state of Florida – Tampa and Tallahassee – study trip between 26 of April – 05 of May, we are thrilled to share our outstanding results and experiences with you:

With over 30 meetings, visits, and debates organized by our partners in the United States, this edition of the program was truly remarkable. We had the opportunity to address strategic issues in various locations such as the Department of State, the U.S. Congress, American think tanks and political institutes, mayoral offices, local councils, as well as district councils in the state of Florida.

We had the privilege of discussing important topics in the Florida legislature, meeting with the Secretary of State of Florida, and engaging in significant conversations with Chambers of Commerce to discuss promoting Romania in the U.S., regional security in the Black Sea, our contribution to supporting Ukraine, energy security, investment opportunities in the U.S., and strategies for promoting Romania as a reconstruction hub for Ukraine. We also shared best practices in electoral campaigns, advocacy campaigns, and developed ideas to encourage citizen participation in decision-making.

Additionally, we focused on transatlantic relations and cooperation between the U.S. and Europe, as well as collaboration in researching emerging and dual-use technologies.

The 9 participants, representing the political and business environment of Romania, enjoyed a comprehensive and information-rich study visit. Their diverse mix highlighted the elements we wanted to develop in our relationship with the U.S. We were delighted to see that the objective of our program, to kickstart the creation of a community of future leaders in politics and the business environment between Romania and the U.S., was successfully achieved.

After completing the program, the participants initiated joint projects both in the political and economic fields. We had discussions about introducing Romanian products to the Florida market and explored possibilities for cooperation in researching emerging and disruptive technologies.

We are proud to announce that our American partners have recognized the usefulness of our program, which is why they have invited us to become partners with the American Council for Young Political Leaders. Thus, we are excited to prepare for the visit of a group of young leaders from the United States to Romania in 2024.

We would like to thank everyone involved for their support and contribution to the success of this edition of the Rising Leaders and Relationship Development Romania – USA Program.

We are eager to continue building bridges between Romania and the United States and contribute to the development of future generations of leaders!