Romanian envoy calls on Minister for Defence Khawaja Asif
ISLAMABAD: Ambassador of Romania Mr. Dan Stoenescu, called on Minister for Defence Khawaja Muhammad Asif here Thursday and discussed Russia Ukraine issue with other regional and bilateral matters of common interest.
Ambassador, in the meeting, on (what he said ) “Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine” , emphasized that Romania supports a solution grounded in full respect for Ukraine’s sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity.
He said, ” We aim to further develop our relationship in order to contribute to and bolster the regional and global stability. Also, it was a great opportunity to exchange views on the regional political and security situation, including Afghanistan.”
There is no detail as what the defence minister said in response on Russia Ukraine, neither from Romanian Embassy side nor from Defence Ministry of Paksitan. Official sources released the press statement on the meeting as , The meeting focused on the decades-old relations between Pakistan and Romania, which this year mark the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties.
The Defence Minister underscored the importance of Romania as a valued member of the European Union and highlighted its potential for building stronger defence relations with Pakistan.
He appreciated Romania’s participation in multinational military exercises organized by Pakistan, noting that such engagements reflect the shared commitment to peace and stability.
Both sides agreed on the need to enhance collaboration in the defence sector, including strengthening ties with Romanian defence forces, fostering regular exchanges of experts, and expanding interaction between defence personnel.
The Romanian Ambassador acknowledged Pakistan’s significant role as a strong regional player contributing to peace and stability, and expressed Romania’s readiness to further broaden bilateral cooperation.
The meeting concluded with a reaffirmation of mutual commitment to maintain regular dialogue, visits, and exchanges, reflecting the growing partnership between Pakistan and Romania.
