Ukrainian, Romanian defense ministers discussed bilateral military cooperation

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On April 28, the Minister of Defense of Ukraine Andriy Taran hold a phone talks with the Minister of National Defense of Romania, Nicolae-Ionel Ciuca.

During a phone conversation, the parties discussed important aspects of regional security and bilateral military cooperation.

“Particular attention was paid to improving the security situation in the Black and Azov Seas region, adjusting key events of defense cooperation at the time of the COVID-19 pandemic, and determining priorities for bilateral cooperation,” the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine noted.

In turn, Nicolae-Ionel Ciuca expressed his sincere gratitude to Andriy Taran for assistance in providing a military transport aircraft of the Armed Forces of Ukraine for transporting medical equipment to counter the pandemic for Romania from People’s Republic of China.

The parties also demonstrated a mutual willingness to continue active bilateral dialogue. In particular, the ministers confirmed intention to exchange visits in 2020, during which decisions should be taken and new regulatory documents aimed at strengthening the defense capability of both countries should be introduced.

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