Foreign Minister Luminița Odobescu is attending the two-day meeting of NATO Foreign Ministers held in Brussels. The event is held against the backdrop of a deteriorating security climate, impacting multiple areas of increased interest for the Alliance – the Russian aggression in Ukraine, tensions in the Western Balkans, the military conflict pitting Israel against Hamas. The NATO meeting also marks a key milestone ahead of the 2024 NATO Summit in Washington. According to the Romanian MFA, Minister Odobescu will express solidarity with the Alliance and refer to NATO’s efficiency in promoting security and stability. The Romanian Minister will also highlight the strategic importance of the Black Sea region to Euro-Atlantic security and will encourage the development of a structured approach to this region, as per the Allied resolutions adopted in Madrid and Vilnius. At the same time, Minister Odobescu will underline the need to fully implement the decisions to consolidate NATO’s deterrence posture. With respect to the Western Balkans, Luminița Odobescu will call on NATO to continue its support for this region by closely cooperating with the EU.
Eugen Cojocariu, Radio Romania International
