The first contingent of Romanian troops from the Intermediate Reserve Force arrived at Sarajevo Airport on Wednesday, as part of the mission to strengthen the EUFOR ALTHEA presence in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), informs the Ministry of National Defense.
The activation of the Intermediate Reserve Force was carried out at the request of the Commander of Operation EUFOR ALTHEA, with additional forces being sent from the Czech Republic and Italy, alongside the contingent provided by the Romanian Army.
The Deputy Commander of EUFOR, Brigadier General Lorenzo Dal Maso, welcomed the Romanian servicemen upon landing at the airport and stressed the importance of Romania's contribution to maintaining a safe and stable environment in the region. In the coming days, the reserve forces will continue to reinforce the EUFOR ALTHEA troops deployed on the ground.
The European Union's EUFOR ALTHEA operation in Bosnia and Herzegovina was launched in December 2004, with the main objectives of supporting the European Union's integrated strategy for BiH and ensuring a secure and stable environment.
In the last decade of January, Major General Florin Barbu took over command of the mission, marking an important milestone for Romania, which is simultaneously commanding two operations under the aegis of the European Union's Common Security and Defence Policy. With approximately 600 troops deployed in the theatre of operations, Romania remains one of the main contributors to this mission, reaffirming its commitment to regional security.
To further support the EUFOR ALTHEA operation, the Romanian Armed Forces have deployed, starting with January 8, the "Dacian Pumas" detachment, consisting of approximately 100 military staff and four IAR-330 helicopters, which carry out transport, research and medical evacuation missions. Romania is leading this operation for a period of one year, coordinating the activities of over a thousand soldiers from 24 contributing states, thus consolidating its position as a strategic partner in maintaining stability in Bosnia and Herzegovina. AGERPRES
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