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Romanian Finance Minister Alexandru Nazare discussed defense funding and Black Sea security with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte during the Eurogroup meeting in Brussels. Key topics included the strategic role of the Moldova Highway for military mobility and the establishment of the Defense, Security, and Resilience Bank (DSRB). Nazare emphasized the importance of adequate financing mechanisms for frontline states and highlighted Romania's commitment to allocate 1.5% of GDP for defense investments. He also addressed the need for integration of local defense industries into European supply chains and called for simplified procurement rules to support Romanian companies in accessing new markets. Overall, he stressed the necessity of balancing defense development with public finance sustainability.