NATO leaders on Wednesday officially launched the process whereby Sweden and Finland will join NATO after Turkey lifted its veto on Tuesday evening. Attending the NATO summit in Madrid, Romania’s president, Klaus Iohannis said NATO leaders agreed to consolidate support for Ukraine by adopting an assistance package. Additionally, a new strategic concept was adopted ensuring the main lines of action for the next ten years, the Black Sea being one of the areas of strategic interest. In the context of the security developments in Ukraine, NATO will consolidate its long-term deterrence and defense posture on its eastern flank, something which Romania has insisted on, the president said. On the other hand, Klaus Iohannis said that NATO leaders agreed to boost their support for the Alliance’s partners in the eastern vicinity, including the Republic of Moldova and Georgia, which are the most vulnerable to the current security threats. Romania has achieved its goals at the NATO summit, president Iohannis also pointed out.
