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NATO anti-missile shield made Romania safe, interim president says

March 31, 2025

Interim president Ilie Bolojan marked 21 years since Romania's accession to the North Atlantic Alliance by stating that the NATO anti-missile shield in southern Romania made the country safe, allowing it to develop economically.

NATO membership meant that Romania was a safe place, Bolojan said, adding that this was “especially due to the support provided by the United States of America, the most important force in the Alliance.” 

“Today marks 21 years since Romania joined...

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