Romanian Defense Min Says Sending Troops To Chad Depends On Kosovo Situation

Romania’s minister of defense Teodor Melescanu on Thursday said that the deployment of troops to Chad depends on the evolution in Kosovo, stating it is more important to be prepared for a possible mission in the Balkans area.

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“Our priority for the time being regards the Kosovo situation. This is why we though it would be inappropriate to send our backup troops to Chad. In the region, our participation is only symbolic, as no troops have been deployed there,” said the official.

The minister said that according to the annual plan approved by the country’s council for National Defense and the Parliament, Romania is currently participating with some 1,500 soldiers in international military operations, with only 150 soldiers remaining as reserve.

Last Tuesday, Melescanu explained in front of the Senate’s commission for defense that the Romanian government decided to send 120 soldiers to Chad.

Melescanu said at the time that Romania should prove by deploying troops to Chad that it is a factor of stability and can unfold such a mission.

Three weeks ago, the European Union officially approved sending troops to Chad and the northeastern part of the Central-African Republic, affected by the Darfur conflicts.

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