The Supreme Commander of the Allied Forces in Europe met Ilie Bolojan and Radu Miruță. Discussions about strengthening strategic cooperation between Romania, NATO and the USA
Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan received on Monday, January 19, at the Victoria Palace, General Alexus G. Grynkewich, the Supreme Commander of the Allied Forces in Europe (SACEUR) and the European Command of the United States Army (USEUCOM), who is visiting Romania. Grynkewich also met with the Minister of Defense, Radu Miruță.
Meeting at Victoria Palace. PHOTO FB Government of Romania
The Head of the Executive from Bucharest welcomed the presence in Romania of the high official, who intervenes at an important moment of the allied discussions regarding joint efforts to strengthen the defense and deterrence posture on the Eastern Flank.
“The Prime Minister thanked General Alexus G. Grynkewich for the support given to the defense of Romania, through increased vigilance activities and NATO initiatives, such as the Eastern Sentinel. He also emphasized the importance of a credible deterrence and defense position in the Black Sea area, of a substantial allied presence on Romanian territory and, at the same time, pleaded for a unified NATO approach along the entire Flank”. sent by the Government of Romania.
Alexus G. Grynkewich and Ilie Bolojan. PHOTO FB Government of Romania
“Constant dialogue with Alliance military leaders is essential to ensure security”
Alexus G. Grynkewich also had a meeting with the Minister of Finance, Radu Miruță. The two discussed the strengthening of strategic cooperation between Romania, NATO and the American strategic partner.
“Today, at the Ministry of National Defense, I received in an official meeting General Alexus G. Grynkewich, the supreme commander of the NATO allied forces in Europe, a general in the US army. The discussions aimed at strengthening the strategic cooperation between Romania, NATO and the American strategic partner, in an increasingly complex regional security context. We addressed essential topics such as the strengthening of the Eastern Flank of the Alliance, the increase of deterrence and defense capabilities, such as and adapting to new types of hybrid threats, especially those in the area of electronic and cyber warfare,” wrote Radu Miruță, in a post on Facebook.
Romania remains “a pillar of stability on NATO's eastern border”, and the constant dialogue with the military leaders of the Alliance is “essential to ensure the security of our citizens and the entire region”the Romanian official also said.
Investments in modern capabilities, interoperability and joint readiness are key to an effective response to current and future challenges.
Security is not just an obligation, but a shared responsibility, built through strong partnerships and strategic decisions.
We remind you that on Monday, January 19, at Cotroceni Palace, President Nicușor Dan received the Supreme Commander of the Allied Forces in Europe (SACEUR) and the European Command of the United States Army (USEUCOM), General Alexus G. Grynkewich.
During the discussions, Nicușor Dan highlighted the security challenges in the Black Sea region, determined by the war in Ukraine, which also affects Romania through drone incursions into the national airspace.
