10/13/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/13/2025 06:14
On Monday, October 13th, Minister of National Defence, Liviu-lonuț Moșteanu, had a meeting with Milton Dick, the Speaker of the Australian House of Representatives, who was paying an official visit to Romania.
The discussions aimed at enhancing bilateral defence relations and cooperation between the two states, in the context of current security challenges at global level.
During the meeting, the two officials stressed the importance of dialogue between Romania and Australia, partner states that share the same democratic values and commitments to international peace and stability. The officials addressed topics on collaboration during international missions, as well as prospects for cooperation in the field of the defence industry.
"Australia is an important partner for Romania in the Indo-Pacific region. We share the same values and goals regarding the maintenance of peace, security and rules-based international order. Through today's dialogue, we reaffirmed our joint commitment to enhancing bilateral defence cooperation and to identifying new collaboration opportunities for the benefit of both countries," the Minister of National Defence stated.
The meeting ended with the officials' decision to maintain a constant political-military dialogue and to increase the exchange of experience between the two states' defence institutions.
The Press Office