Army Day marked through ceremonies to honor the sacrifice and courage of soldiers. DefMin Fifor evokes the merits of the Romanian Army in building the Romanian nation

On Army Day, we are first of all honouring the sacrifice of our soldiers of all times, the ones who showed an authentic love for their country, with bravery and courage and, above all, with sweat and blood they built the Romanian country and nation, Defence Minister Mihai Fifor stated on Thursday, on the occasion of the ceremonies organised in the Carol Park for the Romanian Army Day. The Minister evoked the merits of the Romanian Army in building the Romanian nation and voiced appreciation for those who sacrificed their own lives in achieving national independence. “The sacrifice and blood of this nation’s heroes imposed Romania among the independent states of Europe in the late 19th century. Their successors, through the great victories of Marasti, Marasesti, Oituz and other legendary battlefields during the First World War, made possible the Greater Union of 1918, which we celebrate during this Centennial Year,” said Fifor. He also mentioned the troops who lost their lives in the theatres of operations nowadays and the ones who were wounded or died in mission. “The country owes the same respect and gratitude to the soldiers today. Romania’s accession to the North Atlantic Alliance and the European Union family were ensured including by our troops who, holding on to their weapons, alongside our allies, proved in their missions conducted in the operation theatres the seriousness and consequence with which Romania meets its commitments and obligations. As many as 29 Romanian troops lost their lives in missions in Afghanistan, Iraq or Western Balkans and we will never forget their sacrifice,” said Fifor. He also mentioned the Romanian Army endowment programmes and specified the fact that the F16 multirole aircraft will start air police missions next year. “Our troops participate alongside the allied and partner armies in some of the most complex missions in the theatres of operations and they also train themselves by participating in ample multinational drills, which ensure a training level matching the most exigent allied standards and a high inter-operability,” said Fifor. During the ceremony organised at the Unknown Soldier Monument, the officials laid wreaths on behalf of several ministries and state institutions and several IAR 330 R helicopters, as well as IAR 99 Soim or F16 Fighting Falcon flied over the Carol Park.    President Iohannis: Armed forces’ acquisitions, modernisation effort up to NATO standards needs to be continued   The armed forces effort for acquisitions and modernisation up to NATO standards needs to be continued, President Klaus Iohannis said on Thursday, pointing out that the Defense Ministry should use transparently the two percent of Gross Domestic Product allocated for defence spending. “We find ourselves today in a complex geopolitical context … (…) The radical changes in recent years in the international security environment have highlighted the strategic importance of ensuring security and stability in the Euro-Atlantic area of the Black Sea region. Romania is an important regional stability pillar and a credible partner of NATO and the EU. Given the circumstances, we must constantly act to have an efficient military system capable of fulfilling its essential missions in defending the country as well as the responsibilities taken up by Romania inside NATO. The armed forces effort for acquisitions and modernisation up to NATO standards needs to be continued,” Iohannis said at an Army Day military ceremony. He mentioned a national agreement on two-percent-of-GDP defence spending, underlining that the Ministry of Defence is responsible for making transparent the use of these funds.   President Iohannis bestows battle flag upon Special Operations Command   President Klaus Iohannis on Thursday bestowed the battle flag upon the Special Operations Command on the occasion of a military ceremony held on the Romanian Army Day. Moreover, the head of the state decorated the battle flags of the 13th Centre for Communication and Computing, the 85th Centre for Air Communication and Computing, as well as of the Training School for Combat Units. “As a token of recognition and for the special results obtained, I bestowed the battle flag on the Special Operations Command and I decorated the battle flag of the 13 Centre for Communication and Computing, the 85 Centre for Air Communication and Computing, as well as of the Training School for Combat Units,” said the head of the state at the military ceremony organised on the occasion of the Romanian Army Day. The head of the Romanian state congratulated the military. “I am confident that you will prove the same determination, seriousness and professionalism in ensuring further the development of the Romanian Army to match the current international standards and to strengthen the respect and prestige you have gained for yourself through work,” said Iohannis The head of the state on July 23 signed the decree by which he bestowed the battle flag upon the Special Operations Command.   PM Dancila says Army is a fundamental institution of the state, contributing decisively to Romania’s credibility in the world   The Army is a fundamental institution of the state, which decisively contributes to Romania’s credibility around the world, Prime Minister Viorica Dancila stated on Thursday. “The Army is a fundamental institution of the state, which contributes in a decisive manner to Romania’s credibility around the world. (…) The participation of the Romanian servicemen in missions and operations (…) also contributes to the growth of our country’s international reputation,” PM Dancila stated at the military ceremony dedicated to Romania’s Army Day. According to the Government head, Romania is an important stability pillar in the area, taking into account the global challenges we are confronted with.   “Gov’t pays maximum attention to strenghtening country defence capabilities”   The Government pays maximum attention to strengthening the country’s defence capabilities, in making efforts to reach Romania’s major objectives, both in terms of endowment and training of the troops, Prime Minister Viorica Dancila also stated on Thursday. “We have sustainable economic growth and a predictable and feasible defence system, which consolidates our role as a regional player and security provider in Eastern Europe. This is...

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