A new scandal broke out between President Basescu and Prime Minister Ponta. This time around it is about the Chinese investments.
The President said that the government creates confusion and no one knows anymore if he wants a to strengthen relationships to China or the United States.
"My traditional approaches are not changed. The events now taking place in our region confirms the concerns I had at the beginning of my term in the office and at the same time, confirms that the strategic partnership with the United States is indispensable for Romania’s national security , "Basescu said in The Hague.
"Now we get to confusing ourselves. We want to be with China, we want the United States. It is an attitude that creates confusion. I doubt that the United States cannot develop IT or telephony programs in Romania, "he added
In turn, Victor Ponta compares the president to a decade old computer.
"Mr. Basescu is overwhelmed by the situation. He is like a computer back in 2002-2003. You cannot put any software on it, because it's outdated, "Ponta replied.
"The United States of America has a strategic partnership with China, beyond the trade and joint projects. Obviously, I agree and fully support that our partnership within NATO, with the United States is the fundamental basis of our national security and should be preserved, encouraged and developed, "the prime minister said.