Romania will remain a staunch ally in NATO while focusing on defense investments, newly-elected president Nicu\u0219or Dan said after a call with NATO secretary general Mark Rutte.<\/p>\n
\u201cRomania will continue to be a staunch ally. At the same time, we count on @NATO to deliver ironclad security for Romania. We will focus on defense investments to strengthen the transatlantic bond, which is vital for both Romania and the Alliance,\u201d Dan said in a message shared on X.<\/p>\n
Just spoke with @SecGenNATO<\/a>. I assured him that Romania will continue to be a staunch Ally. At the same time, we count on @NATO<\/a> to deliver ironclad security for Romania. We will focus on defense investments to strengthen the transatlantic bond which is vital for both Romania and\u2026<\/p>\n \u2014 Nicu\u0219or Dan (@NicusorDanRO) May 19, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n In his turn, Rutte pointed to the work ahead \u201cto ensure our shared security through a strong NATO.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n Just had a call with @NicusorDanRO<\/a> to congratulate him on his election win. We have important work ahead to ensure our shared security through a strong NATO. Looking forward to working together, including in the run up to the #NATOSummit<\/a> in The Hague!<\/p>\n \u2014 Mark Rutte (@SecGenNATO) May 19, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n The two had a call following Dan\u2019s presidential win as Rutte added to a list of European leaders who congratulated the Bucharest mayor<\/a> since the results were announced in the early hours of May 19.<\/p>\n Dan gathered 53.60% of the votes in the second round, defeating ultranationalist leader George Simion, the leader of the hard-right Alliance for the Union of Romanians (AUR), who received 46.40%.<\/p>\n