The Supreme Defense Council, chaired by Romanian President Nikushor Dan, discussed preparations for the NATO summit to be held in Ankara on July 7-8, hosted by Turkiye.
In a written statement after the meeting, Romania said it 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 Romania plans to raise recent drone incidents on its soil at the summit. It emphasized that the summit is also a critical stop for strengthening the country's position within NATO.
The statement highlighted the strategic importance of the Black Sea Mine Countermeasures Task Group, established in cooperation with Turkiye, Bulgaria and Romania, noting that Romania will continue to take part in various missions throughout 2027.
Black Sea Mine Countermeasures Task Group
The Black Sea Mine Countermeasures Task Group was established on January 11, 2024, under Turkiye'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.