The Chief of Defence Staff has paid a visit to the Republic of Portugal

The Chief of Defence Staff has paid a visit to the Republic of Portugal

The Chief of Defence Staff, General Gheorghiță Vlad, has recently paid an official visit to Portugal, at the invitation of his counterpart, General José Nunes da Fonseca, Chief of Defence of the Portuguese Armed Forces.

During the talks, the officials emphasized the high level of bilateral military cooperation and the concrete contribution of the two armed forces to regional and Euro-Atlantic security, including through allied deployments, rotations of Portuguese military personnel in Romania and constant participation in joint exercises conducted within NATO.

At the same time, General Vlad was awarded the Grand Cross of the Military Medal of Merit by General Nunes da Fonseca, a distinction granted by the President of the Portuguese Republic in appreciation for the contribution made by the Chief of Defence Staff to the enhancement of bilateral military relations and the strengthening of allied cooperation.

In his speech delivered on this occasion, General Gheorghiță Vlad has thanked for the distinction granted, emphasizing that this represents, above all, a recognition of the collective efforts of the Romanian and Portuguese soldiers who, through their professionalism, loyalty and spirit of sacrifice, contribute daily to regional security and stability, as well as to the credibility of collective defence.

Romania and Portugal remain united by common values ​​and a firm commitment to enhancing military cooperation, in support of peace and collective security within NATO.

The Press Office