Newly sworn-in Minister of Defence Ionut Mosteanu reaffirmed Romania’s firm commitment to collective defence and transatlantic cohesion at an event organized on the sidelines of the NATO Summit in The Hague.
Minister Mosteanu attended a working dinner on Tuesday, hosted by the Minister of Defence of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Ruben Brekelmans, alongside counterparts from allied countries.
The topics discussed during the ministerial talks focused on strategic issues that are essential for the future of the Alliance, according to a press release released by the Ministry of National Defence (MApN) on Wednesday to AGERPRES.
„NATO is undergoing a structural change, underpinned by a credible defence and deterrence posture, centered on a modern command and control architecture, forces capable of operating in multiple domains, and an advanced force projection and logistical support capability,” the cited source specifies.
The defence ministers discussed NATO commitments, the new defence investment plan – which aims to reach 5% of GDP by 2035 – and measures to generate the forces and capabilities necessary for effective allied deterrence and defence.
In this context, issues related to strengthening the European defence industry and key security developments with a direct impact on the stability of the Euro-Atlantic area were also included.
On this occasion, the Romanian defence minister reaffirmed Romania’s firm commitment to collective defence and transatlantic cohesion.
„Romania remains a reliable ally, deeply committed to strengthening NATO’s defence and deterrence posture. We support increased investment in defense as an expression of our responsibility for Euro-Atlantic security. At the same time, we are making sustained efforts to meet capability targets and strengthen the national defence industry,” said Ionut Mosteanu.
Romania reconfirms its active and credible role within NATO at The Hague Summit, as well as its consistent contribution to regional and international security, further reads the MApN press release.
AGERPRES
