Romania invests in NATO and NATO invests in Romania, the Secretary General of the North Atlantic Alliance, Mark Rutte declared on Wednesday.

In a joint press conference with President Nicusor Dan, after the meeting held at the Cotroceni Palace, the senior NATO official emphasized that „Romania is a valuable ally for 20 years”, specifying that Romania shows a spirit of leadership in the Black Sea area, which is a „strategic point” in the region.

At the same time, he appreciated the support granted by Romania to Ukraine.

„Romania understands the importance of investing in defense and is an example in this regard. (…) Romania invests in NATO and NATO invests in Romania”, pointed out Mark Rutte.

AGERPRES