President Nicușor Dan will participate in the NATO Summit in Ankara, from July 7-8. He will be accompanied by Mirabela Grădinaru.

President Nicușor Dan will represent Romania at the NATO heads of state and government meeting, which will take place in Ankara, Turkey, from July 7-8.

The summit will include a meeting of the North Atlantic Council and related events, aimed at adopting official documents, including the Summit Declaration. In the context of the deteriorating security due to the war in Ukraine and the situation in the Middle East, NATO leaders will emphasize the importance of transatlantic unity and collective defense. The agenda will address the increase in the defense budget, support for Ukraine, and strengthening the Alliance's capabilities.

Nicușor Dan will reaffirm Romania's commitment as a reliable ally, highlighting national contributions to Euro-Atlantic security and emphasizing the importance of security in the Black Sea region. He will also have bilateral meetings and participate in the NATO Security and Defense Industry Forum.

This is the second summit organized in Turkey, with Romania being present for the first time as an ally in 2004.