DefMin Miruta, NATO's Dragone discuss importance of increased defence spending
Romania's acting Defence Minister Radu Miruta, and Chief of Defence Gheorghita Vlad on Thursday met Chairman of the NATO Military Committee Giuseppe Cavo Dragone to discuss the importance of increasing defence spending to 5% of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
According to a the Romanian Defence Ministry (MApN), amidst the current challenges and major threats to NATO, as well as in the perspective of achieving concrete results at the Ankara Summit on July 7-8, Minister Miruta and Admiral Dragone underscored the need to continue implementing measures to strengthen the NATO deterrence and defence posture. At the same time, the Romanian official highlighted the priorities for the NATO high-level meeting in Ankara and the strategic importance of the Black Sea in ensuring the stability and security of the Euro-Atlantic region.
'Romania is fully committed to advancing the steps dedicated to ensuring security and stability in the Black Sea region, in the NATO context, given the need for a consistent approach to all measures adopted on NATO's eastern flank, with a focus on supporting the capabilities of combatting drones entering the national airspace,' said Miruta.
At the same time, the importance of implementing the major decisions adopted at the NATO Summit in The Hague in June 2025 on increasing defence investments to 5% of GDP, of which 3.5% for defence and 1.5% for related areas, such as infrastructure and resilience, was reiterated. Romania allocates around 38% of its defence outlays to acquisitions, standing out as an important contributor both to strengthening the allied posture and to continuing support for Ukraine.
Also discussed during the talks were Romania's contribution to Euro-Atlantic security, the participation of the Romanian military in NATO missions and operations, as well as the multidimensional support provided to Ukraine.
'Romania remains a responsible and active ally, deeply committed to strengthening collective security. The presence of the Chairman of the NATO Military Committee in Bucharest sends a clear message regarding NATO unity, cohesion and strategic importance of the eastern flank. In the current security context, close cooperation among allies and our ability to adapt quickly are essential elements for preserving regional stability,' said the Chief of Defence Vlad. AGERPRES (RO - editing by: Mihai Stoica; EN - writing by: Corneliu-Aurelian Colceriu)
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