Romania’s Homeland Security Council decides to partially withdraw troops from missions abroad

Romania's President Traian Basescu (R) and PM Calin Popescu Tariceanu (C) during the National Supreme Defence Council meeting

The Romanian National Supreme Defence Council (CSAT) decided on Wednesday to reduce the number of troops assigned for missions abroad. Compared to 2008, the Romanian Army Forces that may participate in international missions in 2009 will have 541 troops less, a press release of the Presidency informs.

CSAT also approved the sending of 15 Police officers in the UN-led MONUK mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

During the same session, CSAT assessed the country’s highway and railway infrastructure programme. As following the President’s Basescu suggestion, CSAT members adopted a resolution that classifies the railroad and highway European corridors IV and IX as national and European priorities.

Romania Report