Tokom razgovora s predsjednikom Traianom Basescuom, on je izjavio da je Rumunija i dalje jak saveznik i zahvalio vladi na podršci novom proturaketnom projektu njegove zemlje u Evropi. (Curierul National, Evenimentul Zilei, Gandul - 23/10/09; Deutsche Welle, DPA, AP, Mediafax - 22/10/09)
During talks with President Traian Basescu, he said Romania remains a strong ally and thanked the government for supporting his country's new anti-missile project in Europe. (Curierul National, Evenimentul Zilei, Gandul - 23/10/09; Deutsche Welle, DPA, AP, Mediafax - 22/10/09)