President Klaus Iohannis will receive his counterpart from the Portuguese Republic, Marcela Rebela de Souza, on Tuesday, on the occasion of his visit to Romania, at the 1st training battalion “Alt” in Caracal, the presidential administration said.

According to the cited source, the Portuguese president’s visit is taking place in the context of intensive high-level bilateral dialogue, as well as work and close coordination within the framework of the European Union and NATO.

Defense is one of the key areas of bilateral cooperation. Portugal is participating in NATO’s multinational force in Romania to reinforce the Allies’ defenses on the eastern flank, with a contingent of ground forces stationed at Caracal.

The presidential administration indicates that the agenda of the talks between the two heads of state will include aspects related to the intensification of Romanian-Portuguese defense cooperation, as well as economic, commercial, digital, renewable energy, health and education agendas. .

“The contribution of the Romanian community to the development of Portuguese society will be welcomed,” the quoted source said.

The security situation in Ukraine will also be considered, with an emphasis on the intensification of humanitarian aid provided to the neighboring country in the context of the coming of winter, including Ukrainian refugees, as well as support in facilitating the export of grain. The continuation of active support to the Republic of Moldova, which is facing numerous challenges caused by the security situation at its borders and the energy crisis it is facing, will also be discussed.

Both presidents will also touch on the methods of supporting the states that have expressed their intention to join the European Union – the Republic of Moldova, Ukraine, Georgia and, accordingly, partners from the Western Balkans.

(source: Agerpres / photo source: Palinchak | Dreamstime.com)