Romania's Foreign Minister Emil Hurezeanu said on Thursday that a solid transatlantic bond is essential for a strong North Atlantic Alliance, and Europe should intensify its efforts, as peace and security never come by themselves.The Romanian official participated in a meeting of the foreign ministers of the NATO member states in Brussels, Belgium."In the first session with the NATO allies, Minister Hurezeanu sent a clear message: a strong transatlantic bond is essential for a strong NATO Alliance, and Europe should step up its efforts, as peace and security never come by themselves. A major priority is to strengthen deterrence and defence on the eastern flank, as well as to protect Black Sea security, as stated by NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte," Hurezeanu said in a social media post. (Photo:https://www.mae.ro/)