"We will support Romania with counseling and facts on the route of important reforms for your country and for the European Union and we will remain a reliable partner. I am convinced that together we can deepen our bilateral relations," Angela Merkel said.
The German President, Joachim Gauck congratulated Klaus Iohannis for his victory in the presidential elections on Sunday and assured him that Germany would continue to support Romania on the road to important reforms.
"You are taking office (as president) in times marked by great challenges for Europe and your country. Be sure that Germany will continue to support Romania on the road to important reforms to be implemented, particularly in terms of improving the rule of law, "reads the press release by the Presidential Administration in Berlin.