Defense minister Liviu-Ionu\u021b Mo\u0219teanu emphasized Romania\u2019s unwavering commitment to NATO\u2019s collective defense and transatlantic unity during a working dinner with allied counterparts on Tuesday, June 24, held on the sidelines of the NATO Summit in The Hague.<\/p>\n
\u201cRomania remains a reliable ally, deeply committed to strengthening NATO\u2019s defense and deterrence posture. We support increased defense investment as a reflection of our responsibility for Euro-Atlantic security. At the same time, we are making sustained efforts to meet capability targets and to reinforce our national defense industry,\u201d the Romanian minister stated<\/a>.<\/p>\n Hosted by the Dutch minister of defense, the high-level meeting gathered representatives from across the Alliance to discuss key strategic issues shaping NATO\u2019s future posture.\u00a0<\/p>\n Talks focused on the Alliance\u2019s ongoing structural transformation, including efforts to build a credible defense and deterrence framework based on a modern command-and-control architecture, multidomain-capable forces, and enhanced power projection and logistics capabilities.<\/p>\n Participants also reviewed NATO\u2019s new defense investment plan, which targets a defense spending level of 5% of GDP by 2035, alongside discussions on force generation and capability development to support an effective deterrence and defense posture. Additional topics included the strengthening of Europe\u2019s defense industry and current security developments impacting Euro-Atlantic stability.<\/p>\n Romania\u2019s president\u00a0Nicu\u0219or Dan\u00a0also participates in the NATO summit of heads of state and government held on June 24-25 in The Hague.\u00a0<\/p>\n irina.marica@romania-insider.com<\/p>\n