Agerpres
April 24, 2022
In a message sent on Monday on the occasion of Land Forces Day, President Klaus Iohannis states that this is “one of the most important Romanian Army service branches….”
“The Land Forces personnel demonstrate very good training, and the ability to quickly and efficiently adapt within NATO structures…,” the President wrote in his message, adding that with “the current complicated security context arising from the Russian Federation’s armed aggression against Ukraine, additional special measures…are required.”
“At the special NATO Summit on March 24, through Romania’s active involvement and support, firm decisions were taken for the long-term strengthening of NATO’s….posture along its eastern flank. One of the most important decisions for Romania is the establishment of a NATO battle group in our country, along with another three such structures on the eastern flank of the Alliance….Strengthening its defense capacity is a strategic priority for Romania, as proves the decision to increase defense spending from 2 percent to 2.5 percent of GDP starting next year,” Iohannis said.
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The President stresses that armed forces equipping “will enter a fast-paced modernization process, to allow the successful fulfillment of the most complex missions.”
“The Land Forces will continue to play a significant role in strengthening Romania’s strategic profile, including by their participation in foreign missions….Whether you exercise in in-country training grounds or take part in international missions, in various theaters of operations, you increase Romania and our army’s….”
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