President Nicușor Dan and interim Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan sent tribute messages on Heroes' Day

President Nicușor Dan and interim Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan conveyed messages of gratitude for the sacrifice of those who fought for the freedom of Romania, on the occasion of Heroes' Day.

The head of state stated that "a nation builds its future to the extent that it understands to honor its past" and paid tribute to the heroes of the 1989 Revolution, as well as to Romanian soldiers who participated in operations in the Balkans, Afghanistan, and Iraq.

The president drew attention to the current international context, warning that "peace and freedom are not goods won definitively, but values that must always be protected."

In his message, Nicușor Dan also spoke about the responsibility of the current generation to defend democracy and the rule of law: "today we have the duty to fight for a consolidated rule of law and a functional democracy." In conclusion, the head of state made a call for unity and civic responsibility, urging Romanians to leave future generations "a free, democratic, strong, and prosperous country."

Additionally, interim Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan paid tribute to those who gave their lives for the dignity of the Romanian people. He emphasized that the sacrifice of the heroes "made possible the present we enjoy today" and urged gratitude towards those who placed "the good of the country above their own lives."