Oana Țoiu presented Romania's priorities at the NATO summit in Ankara

Oana Ţoiu, the interim Minister of Foreign Affairs, announced, in a Facebook post, Romania's priorities at the NATO summit in Ankara, highlighting the country's role as a frontline ally against the threats generated by the war in Ukraine.

Oana Ţoiu emphasized that Romania aims to raise its profile as a security provider, adhering to defense commitments, with a budget of 2.2% of GDP for direct defense.

According to her, a key objective is to raise awareness of the risks on the eastern flank and prioritize it within NATO's capabilities.

Oana Ţoiu discussed the need for innovations in the defense industry and support for Ukraine.

Additionally, during the Summit, relations with the USA and the situation in the Middle East were addressed, highlighting the importance of free navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.

Furthermore, the Foreign Minister mentioned that Romania has presented maritime security initiatives in the Black Sea, including collaboration with Bulgaria and Turkey for demining.