Romania's National Defence Minister Mihnea Motoc on Thursday discussed with ambassador of Iraq to Romania Hussain Taha Hussan Sinjari opportunities to resume cooperation in the defence area, with emphasis on regional security and the contribution Romania may have to the development and modernisation of the Iraqi armed forces.
"Minister Motoc underscored the need to agree on a proper legal basis between the Government of Romania and the Government of the Republic of Iraq, with a view to strengthening cooperation in the defence area. At a first stage, the collaboration would focus on training and preparing activities that various specialist structures of Romania can provide to the Iraqi armed forces," the National Defence Ministry informs in a press statement.
Motoc also mentioned the possibility for cooperation development under the NATO - Iraq partnership by implementing the Defense Capacity Building Initiative and Romania taking part in the International Coalition against the Islamic State, under the leadership of the US, the MApN says.