This morning COMEUFOR Major General Alexander Platzer welcomed Romanian Chief of Defence Lieutenant General Daniel Petrescu to Camp Butmir. Upon his arrival Lieutenant General Petrescu received an honour guard before having a meeting with COMEUFOR.

Lieutenant General Daniel Petrescu is escorted by COMEUFOR Major General Alexander Platzer through the honour guard upon his arrival

Lieutenant General Daniel Petrescu is escorted by COMEUFOR Major General Alexander Platzer through the honour guard upon his arrival

Romania are a troop contributing nation to Operation Althea and have been for a considerable period of time. Romania personnel are employed in a number of postions within EUFOR including the command of two Liason and Observation Team Houses in Banja Luka and Cazin respectively.