Before meeting with Secretary of State Anthony Blinken, Aurescu said the parties intend to discuss how to deepen the "remarkable political and security cooperation" of the two countries.
“We will emphasize the importance of close coordination for negotiations on a new NATO Strategic Concept, for further consolidation of our deterrent and defensive positions along the entire eastern flank, especially in the Black Sea, as well as an increase in the US presence in the region, including in Romania,” he said. Romanian minister.
In October, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said that NATO, against the backdrop of statements about containing Russia, was pulling forces to the country's borders.