Nicușor Dan: Romania assumes an increase in defense spending to 3.7% of GDP and joins the NATO Drone Edge program.

Nicușor Dan announced that the country "will respect NATO commitments", reaching a level of 3.7% of GDP for defense and security spending.

The President also mentioned that Romania has joined the "NATO Drone Edge" initiative, which allows for joint drone purchases among allied states, aiming to strengthen the Alliance's capabilities.

Among the priorities mentioned by him is also strengthening security in the Black Sea, through cooperation with NATO allies, taking on increased responsibilities in this regard.

Romania will continue to support Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova, expanding its role as a stabilizing actor on NATO's Eastern Flank, according to the message conveyed by the president.

The message was conveyed in the context of the NATO summit in Ankara, where measures to increase defense spending and strengthen regional security are being discussed.