The United States is a symbol of freedom, democracy and equal opportunity, while Romania's strategic partnership with the country contributes directly to Romania's security and development, acting Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan said on Saturday in a message marking US Independence Day.

'Today, on the Independence Day of the United States, we celebrate a nation that has significantly influenced the course of the modern world. For 250 years, the United States has stood as a symbol of freedom, democracy and equal opportunity. For Romania, the strategic partnership with the United States contributes directly to our country's security and development. I thank the American troops who, alongside Romanian and other NATO allied forces, contribute to Romania's security. I also thank the diplomats and everyone working to strengthen the partnership between our countries. I thank American companies for their investments and the jobs they have created in our country, as well as the Romanian-American communities for the bridges they have built over the years,' Bolojan wrote on Facebook.

He also expressed confidence in the future of Romanian-American relations.

The US Declaration of Independence was adopted on 4 July 1776. Since 1941, during the presidency of Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 4 July has been observed as the national day of the United States. AGERPRES (RO - writing by: Catalin Alexandru; EN - writing by: Adina Panaitescu)