Iohannis: There is no other way for Romania than that of corruption-free country

The fight against corruption must be continued, because there is no other way for Romanian than that of a corruption-free country, Romanian President Klaus Iohannis said on Sunday in his inaugural address.

"I hope we all have the wisdom not to repeat past mistakes. If there is truly political will, and not just statements of intent, then we shall make decisions leading to sustainable construction, beyond partisan interests. In terms of rule of law and judiciary's independence, as well as the fight against corruption, the steps made so far must necessarily be continued. Their guaranteeing and action in their spirit must become normality in Romania. The President has an important role in this regard, which, of course, I will assume. But the entire political class should clearly understand a principle: there is no way for Romania than that of a corruption-free country," Iohannis said in the speech delivered to the Parliament plenary sitting.

The head of state stressed that at the end of his term, he wishes corruption would no longer be on the public agenda, the institutions work for the citizens and the politicians "would have understood definitively they are working for the public interest, and not for personal or group interests."

AGERPRES