The agreement establishes a 24-hour emergency response mechanism in the event of a significant escalation in Ukraine.
The President of Ukraine Vladimir Zelensky and the President of Romania Klaus Iohannis signed an agreement on security cooperation between the countries in Washington. This was reported by the press service of the Ukrainian leader on Thursday, July 11.
It is indicated that, as part of the agreement, Romania will transfer the Patriot system to Ukraine, support our country with the same dynamics as in 2022-2024, and also facilitate the fastest possible transit of all necessary equipment through its territory in Ukraine.
A special feature of this agreement is specific points of cooperation to strengthen security in the Black Sea region. Romania will assist Ukraine in demining the Black Sea and provide support through EU and NATO instruments.
Bucharest, together with partners, will also support the F-16 training center to train Ukrainian pilots, thus contributing to the coalition of Air Force capabilities. Romania will support Ukraine’s defense industry.
Separate blocs of agreements relate to intelligence and counterintelligence, cybersecurity, information security, humanitarian demining, sanctions, renewal and restoration of Ukraine.
The document also establishes a 24-hour emergency response mechanism in the event of repeated Russian aggression against Ukraine or significant developments.
As is known, Ukraine is concluding security agreements to implement the G7 Joint Declaration on Support for Ukraine dated July 12, 2023. A total of 23 such bilateral documents have already been signed: with the UK, Germany, France, Denmark, Canada, Italy, Netherlands, Finland, Latvia, Spain, Belgium, Portugal, Sweden, Iceland, Norway, Japan, USA, EU , Estonia, Lithuania Poland, Luxembourg and Romania.
Source: korrespondent
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