Romania Receives NATO Secretary General With High Honors

Romania’s Ministry of Defense received, on Friday morning, with military honors NATO secretary general Jaap de Hoop Scheffer.

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Scheffer expressed confidence that the NATO summit to take place in April in Romania will be a success, as the country is ready and more than capable of organizing the event.

The official also wished to express his deepest respect for Romanian troops fighting alongside NATO forces.

Scheffer expressed his gratitude for the welcoming he received.

In his turn, Romanian defense minister Teodor Atanasiu was delighted by the secretary’s visit to evaluate Romania’s preparations for the 2008 NATO summit.

Melescanu said the ministry is taking all the necessary steps to ensure a good organization of the event.

Melescanu offered Scheffer a sword as token of the appreciation and respect of the Romanian government and army.

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