In Romania, French defense minister pledges support
ABC News
Romania’s defense minister has met in Bucharest with his French counterpart, who pledged to stand by Romania through “difficult times” as tensions soar between Russia and Ukraine
BUCHAREST, Romania -- Romania’s defense minister held an official meeting in the capital Bucharest Thursday with his French counterpart, who pledged to stand by Romania through “difficult times” as tensions soar between Russia and Ukraine.
The meeting between Vasile Dincu and Florence Parly was held at Romania’s Ministry of National Defense, where the two NATO members discussed bolstering military ties within the framework of the alliance. The officials also discussed Romania's acquisition of naval ships from France.
“The current security situation is worrying on the eastern flank of Europe,” Parly told the media after the meeting. “In this context, Romanians are rightly anxious to strengthen their own security, as tensions in Ukraine continue to escalate … we understand your situation and want to support you.”
The meeting comes a day after Romania’s president, Klaus Iohannis, held a meeting with the Supreme Council of National Defense in Bucharest, where he said in a statement after that Romania is in talks with both the U.S. and France to receive troops from both countries.
