The President of Romania in the idea of ​​NATO presidency

according to the international group Tasnim news, “Klaus Romanian President Iohannis announced that he has decided to run for the post of NATO Secretary General, while many member countries of the alliance support Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte for this position.

Journalists said: I have decided to join the race for the post of NATO Secretary General. I think NATO needs to renew its perspective on its mission. Eastern Europe has a valuable contribution to NATO’s discussions and decisions.

In February, the United States, England, France and Germany supported Rutte to succeed Stoltenberg as NATO Secretary General.

Yohannis told reporters: It is time for our country to assume more responsibility in Euro-Atlantic leadership structures.

The President of Romania pointed out: with a balanced, strong and effective representation from this region, the NATO alliance will be able to make the best decisions to respond to the needs and concerns of the member countries.

The Secretary General of NATO is appointed by the consensus of the member countries, which means that all members must agree to the final decision. After Sweden and Finland joined in the past year, now this military coalition has 32 members.

Diplomats said Rutte is the only official candidate for the post It was in behind-the-scenes competition, although some said that Iohannis’ name had also been mentioned in unofficial circles. To Ukraine, it has increased its defense spending to 2.5 percent of GDP.

The country, which shares a 650-kilometer border with Ukraine, hosts a missile defense system. Ballistics of the United States and a standing battle group of NATO.

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