Romania: Outgoing US ambassador Zuckerman awarded Romania’s Star (...)

January 13, 2021

Outgoing US ambassador Zuckerman awarded Romania’s Star medal
Jan 13, 2021

Outgoing US ambassador Zuckerman awarded Romania’s Star medal.

On Wednesday, President Klaus Iohannis signed a decree for the decoration of outgoing US ambassador to Romania Adrian Zuckerman (photo L). According to the Presidential Administration, as a sign of “high appreciation for the entire activity carried out during his term in Romania, as well as for (...)

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