The Country’s Supreme Defence Council on Thursday approved the creation in Romania of a regional centre to train pilots flying military F16 aircraft. The centre will initially train Romanian pilots and later also pilots from allied and partner states, including Ukraine.
The Council also approved Romania’s objectives for the upcoming NATO summit in Vilnius next week. President Klaus Iohannis will again bring to the fore aspects related to the security of the Black Sea region. According to a statement from the president’s office, Romania is ready to contribute to the allied effort both by hosting NATO multinational structures and by boosting its defence spending to 2.5% of GDP from this year.
The Council also approved the army and interior ministry personnel to take part next year in foreign missions and operations, with Romania’s boosting its participation in the EUFOR ALTHEA missions in the Bosnia and Hertegovina theatre of operations.
Radio Romania International
