Bolojan- rutte, telephone call about NATO and US commitment
The interim president of Romania, Ilie Bolojan, had, on Monday, a telephone conversation with the Secretary General of the North Atlantic Alliance, Mark Rutte, with which he thanked Romania for his contribution at the ally level, greeted the increase of the defense budget of our country and reaffirmed the NATO and the United States and the United States 5.
According to the quoted source, during the discussion, President Ilie Bolojan said that NATO remains the main guarantor of Romania's security, and article 5 is the most effective threats and attacks on the Allies. Also, Bolojan emphasized the importance of the transatlantic relationship and the American presence in Europe, essential for the security of the continent.
« Romania continues to contribute to the stability and security of the Eastern NATO flank, along with its partners, and supports the consolidation of the Security in the Black Sea region. In this regard, our country allocates 2.5% of GDP for defense and is prepared to increase investments in this area ”, says the press release sent by the Presidential Administration.
Referring to the situation in Ukraine, President Bolojan highlighted the need for a fair and durable peace, as well as the importance of maintaining support for this country.
The Secretary General of NATO thanked Romania for its contribution to the ally level, as well as for being a responsible Member State, as an important security and stability factor in the Black Sea region and on the eastern flank, adds the quoted source.
Mark Rutte has shown that these efforts are even more relevant in the current security context and has expressed NATO support for strengthening the Allied presence in the area. The Secretary General reaffirmed the NATO and the United States commitment to collective defense and article 5, emphasizing US efforts for a sustainable peace in Ukraine. In conclusion, Rutte welcomed the growth of the defense budget of Romania and emphasized the need for other European allies to adopt a similar approach, the statement sent by the Presidential Administration also mentions.
