Defence Minister’s meeting with the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy

Minister of National Defence, Angel Tîlvăr, had a bilateral meeting with the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas, on Monday, April 28, in Brussels.

During the talks, the common vision on the need to consolidate the European Union’s role as a strategic actor in the Eastern Neighborhood was reconfirmed. Minister Angel Tîlvăr has emphasized the fact that Romania shares the position expressed by the High Representative on the continued support to Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova, as well as the importance of maintaining a clear European perspective for these states, but also for the countries of the Western Balkans.

A central point of the dialogue was the situation in the Black Sea region, which Romania considers an area of ​​strategic importance for Euro-Atlantic security and of major economic relevance for the Union. In the context of the development of the new EU Strategy for the Black Sea, Minister Tîlvăr reiterated our country's firm commitment to actively contribute to the joint efforts to secure and stabilize the region.

Minister of National Defence welcomed the European Union’s operational efforts in support of the partner states, especially in the immediate vicinity, but also in other more distant theaters of operations, efforts that Romania will continue to support. Our country’s contribution to the EU missions and operations in Bosnia-Herzegovina, the Central African Republic, where Romania exerts the command of the forces, as well as the efforts within the EU Military Assistance Mission in support for Ukraine (EUMAM) have also been highlighted by the officials.

The discussions also addressed the publication of the "White Paper for European Defence –Readiness 2030" strategic document and the launch of the SAFE Initiative, projects welcomed by Romania as essential steps for strengthening the European Union's response capacity in the field of defence.

The Press Office