President Klaus Iohannis said, on Sunday, in the message sent on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the founding of NATO, that in the current difficult security context, caused by Russia's military aggression against Ukraine, the North Atlantic Alliance remains united and adapts to to maintain its military superiority. The head of state emphasized that our country fully identifies with the democratic values of NATO and acts with responsibility and determination at the allied level.
Iohannis: Together we are NATO PHOTO Presidency
“Today we celebrate 75 years since the establishment of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, the strongest political-military alliance in history, based on the values of democracy, individual freedom and the rule of law. Based on the strong transatlantic link and the unwavering solidarity of its member states, NATO has continuously adapted, all these years, to the multiple changes and challenges in the international security environment, increasing its strategic relevance and permanently ensuring security in the Euro-Atlantic area. Klaus Iohannis sent, according to the Presidential Administration.
The head of state emphasized that in 1949, when the North Atlantic Treaty was signed in Washington, which consecrated the establishment of NATO, “the world was affected by the beginning of the Cold War, a difficult episode in post-war history that lasted four decades“. “The expanded approach to security and NATO's inclusion of new members from Central and Eastern Europe followed, and after September 11, 2001, combating international terrorism and managing new asymmetric threats became a priority for the North Atlantic Alliance. the president added.
Klaus Iohannis pointed out that on the 75th anniversary of the founding of NATO, war has returned to Europe due to Russia's military aggression against Ukraine, stating that: “today's security challenges are among the most diverse and complex, from conventional to hybrid, cyber and even non-conventional.”
The President noted that in this difficult security context, “NATO remains united, strong and adapts conceptually, structurally, institutionally and operationally to maintain its military superiority as a deterrent against any potential adversary“. “In the last 10 years, NATO's deterrence and defense posture has been significantly strengthened, especially on the Eastern Flank, and this process will continue, based on the provisions of the NATO Strategic Concept adopted in Madrid in 2022, which enshrines deterrence and defense as the first fundamental task of the North Atlantic Alliance”, the head of state also showed.
Klaus Iohannis pointed out that Article 5 of the Washington Treaty is today “more relevant than ever”, and the commitment to collective defense “it offers each of the 32 Allies, equally, the guarantee of democratic societies, in peace and security” and that to the same extent: “we remain firmly committed, as Allies, to strengthening our own defense capabilities and contributing equitably to the sharing of responsibilities at NATO level”.
President Klaus Iohannis showed that Romania fully identifies with the democratic values of NATO and acts with responsibility and determination at the allied level, “as a true pillar of security and stability in the Black Sea region and on the Eastern Flank”. “We will continue to honor our commitments and be actively involved in the process of adapting NATO to developments in the security environment, both on the political and military dimensions of the North Atlantic Alliance. Together with partners in Europe and the Asia-Pacific, we will continue to strengthen NATO so that it remains the strongest political-military alliance in history. Together we are stronger, together we are NATO”, added the head of state, sending a happy birthday message to the North Atlantic Alliance, as well as to Romania.
