The Supreme Defense Council, convened under the chairmanship of Romanian President Nikushor Dan, discussed preparations for the NATO summit to be held in Ankara on July 7-8, hosted by Turkey.
In a written statement after the meeting, it was stated that Romania sees the Ankara summit as an important opportunity to showcase the complex situation in the Black Sea region and inform allies about the repercussions of the Russia-Ukraine war on the country.
The statement said that Romania plans to bring the recent drone incidents on its territory to the summit agenda. It was emphasized that the summit is also a critical stop to strengthen the country's position within NATO.
In the statement, which drew attention to the strategic importance of the Black Sea Mine Countermeasure Task Group established in cooperation with Turkey, Bulgaria and Romania, it was noted that Romania will continue to take part in various missions throughout 2027.
Black Sea Mine Countermeasure Task Group
The Black Sea Mine Countermeasure Task Group was established on January 11, 2024, under Turkey's leadership, with the participation of Romania and Bulgaria, to combat the danger of stray mines in the Black Sea during the Russia-Ukraine war.