The Minister of National Defense, Liviu-Ionuț Moșteanu, was part of the official delegation led by the President of Romania, Nicușor Dan, who paid an official visit to the Federal Republic of Germany.

According to the press release, The purpose of the visit was to consolidate the strategic dialogue and deepen bilateral cooperation in the field of defense and security, as well as to strengthen economic relations between Romania and Germany.

The program included high-level meetings with Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz.

The importance of continuing close collaboration between the two states within the North Atlantic Alliance was highlighted, while also underlining the need for effective coordination in the face of regional security challenges, especially those generated by the conflict in Ukraine and the persistent threats from the Russian Federation.

The topics addressed also focused on the measures adopted following the NATO Summit in The Hague, with an emphasis on strengthening the allied deterrence and defense posture.

A priority topic was industrial cooperation, within the efforts to strengthen European defense capabilities through the European Union's SAFE program.

Amid the intensification of hybrid and cyber attacks attributed to Russia, measures to combat disinformation and strengthen democratic resilience were discussed. The Romanian delegation welcomed the official recognition by NATO and the EU of the hostile influence exercised by the Russian Federation in European democratic processes, including in Romania.

The visit reconfirmed the commitment of Romania and Germany to deepen the bilateral relationship, in the context of an international climate characterized by instability and complex challenges.

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