Romania discusses with the United States an increase in the American presence in the country along the NATO line. This was stated by the head of the Romanian Foreign Ministry Bogdan Auriestka, writes RIA Novosti.
Before meeting with US Secretary of State Anthony Blinkken Auriesca noted that it is planned to discuss how to deepen the political cooperation of the two countries and interaction in the field of security. Also, the Foreign Minister noted that it was necessary to emphasize the importance of close coordination for negotiations on the new Strategic Concept of NATO, for further consolidation “deterrent and defense positions throughout Eastern Flange, especially in the Black Sea.”
In January, the command of the US Air Force (Air Force) in Europe and Africa transferred to the air base in Romanian Kyzpyia-Turzi, a detachment of intelligence drill unmanned aircraft MQ-9 REAPER and about 90 military. They will hold information collection, observation and exploration in support of NATO operations. It is noted that US drones will be on the basis of Romania for a long time.