Norway’s contribution of USD 127 million towards the purchase of a Patriot system for Romania demonstrates „not only its firm support for Romania, but also its commitment to allied security,” Romania’s Defence Minister Angel Tilvar said on Tuesday.

The Norwegian government’s decision to contribute significantly toward this acquisition was announced at the Meeting of the Council of Nordic States in Reykjavik, which takes place until Thursday, according to Romania’s Ministry of National Defence (MApN).

„We continue to stand together with Ukraine in these critical moments,” Tilvar is quoted as saying.

This financial contribution is part of the Immediate Action on Air Defence Initiative coordinated by Germany and will allow Romania to strengthen the security and defence of the Euro-Atlantic space by renewing and expanding its air defence capabilities.

MApN says that this close cooperation between Romania and Norway reflects the common and unwavering commitment of both nations in the face of current security challenges, as well as their continued support of Ukraine against the Russian Federation’s unjustified aggression.

Romania recently donated a Patriot system to Ukraine.

AGERPRES