The Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies, Sorin Grindeanu, declared on Wednesday that Romania is in an unprecedented international security context, with the conflict in the Middle East overlapping the war in Ukraine, which is already in a prolonged phase.
"We are in an unprecedented international security context. The conflict in the Middle East overlaps with the war in Ukraine, which is already in a protracted phase. This accumulation of tensions forces the European Union and NATO to quickly and realistically adapt their economic and military approaches. Romania, as a member state of both structures, has not only the right, but also the responsibility to actively contribute to the consolidation of regional security, especially in the southeastern area of Europe and the Black Sea," Grindeanu said in the joint sitting of Parliament, during the debate on President Nicusor Dan's letter about the temporary deployment of some U.S. military equipment and forces in Romania.
According to him, Romania's strategic positioning on the Eastern Flank gives us an essential role in countering security risks, and this role cannot be assumed only declaratively, but also through concrete and coherent decisions.
"In this context, the approval of the United States' request is a natural and necessary gesture. It is a clear signal that Romania respects its commitments and that it is a serious partner, capable of effectively contributing to its own security and that of its allies," Grindeanu stressed.
He added that a strong alliance is based on mutual trust and consistency.
"Hesitations or withdrawals from assumed responsibilities weaken relations between allies and can generate dangerous vulnerabilities. Our main strategic ally is the one that continues to provide the most solid security umbrella against external threats. The strategic partnership with the United States has brought Romania major benefits, integration into NATO, support for entering the Schengen area, stability, security and protection in a region marked by conflicts. Today, the peace and security we enjoy are largely the result of this partnership with the United States of America. The vote for this decision is a vote for Romania's real security. It is proof of responsibility, consistency and maturity as an allied state. Authentic sovereignty is not built through isolation or symbolic gestures, but through stability, solid alliances and decisions that protect the national interest in the long term", concluded Grindeanu.
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