Bucharest Mayor Nicușor Dan and Romanian Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan attended the US Independence Day reception hosted by the American Embassy in Bucharest on Wednesday evening. The event marks the 248th anniversary of the United States’ declaration of independence. The reception serves as an annual tradition to celebrate the relationship between the US and Romania. Attendance by high-ranking Romanian officials underscores the continued importance of the bilateral relationship. The American Embassy organizes the event to foster diplomatic ties and commemorate the historical bond between the two nations. Details regarding specific discussions or statements made at the reception have not been released.