The NATO summit in Vilnius "has important stakes for Romania"

The NATO summit in Vilnius has important stakes for Romania, declared President Klaus Iohannis and specified that he will support the adoption of additional measures to strengthen the eastern flank of the North Atlantic Alliance on all operational components.

According to the head of state, the adoption of regional defense plans, including the one that includes Romania, is a central element that will allow NATO to respond effectively to two major threats: Russia and terrorism.

On the other hand, Romania also aims to maintain increased allied involvement in the Black Sea region as an area of strategic importance for Euro-Atlantic security.

Regarding Ukraine, President Klaus Iohannis stated that Romania will continue to be a firm supporter of its accession to NATO and added that he will also have an unequivocal message regarding the support for strengthening the defense and resilience capacity of the Republic of Moldova.

The head of state also welcomed the agreement between Sweden and Turkey, facilitated by NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, showing that it marks long-awaited progress in Sweden's accession.

Translated by: Radu Matei