Security of the Republic of Moldova, on the agenda of the Bucharest 9
The in-depth exchange of opinions regarding the priorities on the agenda of the NATO Summit in Vilnius, the strengthening of the Alliance's deterrence and defense role on the Eastern Flank, as well as the intensification of cooperation with Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova, will be the topics discussed, tomorrow, at the Bucharest 9 (B9), which will take place in Bratislava, informs the Romanian Presidential Administration.
The event will be co-chaired by the president of Romania, Klaus Iohannis, the president of Slovakia, Zuzana Èaputova, and the president of Poland, Andrzej Duda.
"The summit of the B9 takes place approximately one month before the NATO Summit in Vilnius and will provide the opportunity for an in-depth exchange of views regarding the priorities on the allied agenda and major objectives, with an emphasis on strengthening NATO's deterrence and defense on the Eastern Flank, as well as the intensification of cooperation with Ukraine", reads the statement of the Presidential Administration.
The agenda of the discussions will aim to assess the progress achieved in the implementation of the allied decisions adopted during the NATO Summit in Madrid, including in terms of defense investment and expenditure commitments, as well as the support given to Ukraine in support of its Euro-Atlantic aspirations.
"Special attention will also be given to vulnerable partners in the region, such as the Republic of Moldova, which are facing increased security challenges", notes the Presidential Administration.
