Darryl Nirenberg, the US ambassador to Romania: "I was at Mihail Kogălniceanu last Friday. It will become the largest NATO military base when it is completed."

The United States Ambassador to Romania, Darryl Nirenberg, stated that the base at Mihail Kogălniceanu will become the largest NATO military base after the completion of the works. He emphasized the strategic importance of this base for the eastern flank of the Alliance. Nirenberg corrected information regarding a supposed withdrawal of American troops, stating that it is a normal troop rotation, not a withdrawal. The ambassador emphasized that Washington's commitment to defending the eastern flank remains firm, and the military capabilities at the Mihail Kogălniceanu base will become even stronger. Nirenberg recently visited the base, reaffirming its importance within NATO's strategy.