The minister of National Defence, Nicolae Ionel Ciuca on Tuesday in a Christmas message thanked all the Romanian military in missions abroad and countrywide, alongside the National Defence Ministry (MApN) uniform and civilian staff for "the way they accomplished their missions" and for the effort "they made for their professional dedication proven in all of their activities".
Making a reference to the year to come, the Defence minister said that it will be "as provocative" and the Army must continue its transformation and upgrading process. Also, he added that "the national security is based on three pillars: our NATO belonging, our EU belonging and our strategic partnership with the US."