Romanian Foreign Minister Aurescu: Bucharest is discussing with the US an increase in the US presence 
Romania is discussing with the US an increase in the US presence in the country through NATO. This was stated by the head of the Romanian Foreign Ministry Bogdan Aurescu, writes RIA Novosti.
Before meeting with US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken Aurescu noted that it is planned to discuss how to deepen political cooperation between the two countries and interaction in the field of security. The Foreign Minister also noted that it is necessary to emphasize the importance of close coordination for negotiations on a new strategic concept of NATO, for further consolidation of “deterrent and defense positions along the entire eastern flank, especially in the Black Sea.”
In January, the command of the Military- The US Air Force (Air Force) in Europe and Africa transferred a detachment of reconnaissance attack unmanned aerial vehicles MQ-9 Reaper and about 90 military personnel to an airbase in the Romanian Campia-Turziy. They will conduct intelligence gathering, surveillance and reconnaissance in support of NATO operations. It is noted that the American drones will stay at the base in Romania for a long time.