Romania's Defence Minister Nicolae-Ionel Ciuca will participate, May 27-28, in an informal meeting of the European Union defence ministers in Lisbon, Portugal, according to Romania's Defence Ministry (MApN), agerpres reports.
The main topics on Friday's agenda include the Strategic Compass, with emphasis on the capabilities pillar as well as the EU-Africa Partnership for Peace and Security. Also in attendance will be representatives of African regional organisations as well as the UN.