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WASHINGTON, Nov 26 (KUNA) -- US Vice President Joe Biden called Romanian President-elect Klaus Iohannis on Tuesday to congratulate him on his election victory, noting "the impressive voter turnout as a sign of a strong and healthy democracy," according to the Office of the Vice President.
Biden "underscored the strength of the bilateral relationship and expressed appreciation for Romania's contributions to NATO, its support for Ukraine and its efforts to degrade and defeat ISIL," an Office statement said.
He expressed his condolences for the loss of life in the Friday helicopter accident and thanked Romania for its sacrifices as part of the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan, it added.
Biden and Iohannis also discussed "the critical importance of rule of law reforms, both as a driver of economic growth and as a national security issue," it said. (end)
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