Brussels, 2 April 1997 (RFE/RL) - Romania is the next "Partnership for Peace" member sending a delegation to NATO headquarters. A delegation from Romania's foreign and defense ministries holds talks in Brussels tomorrow on NATO enlargement.
Romania was the first country to enroll in NATO's "Partnership for Peace" program.
A series of such bi-lateral talks started last month with Lithuania. And, Macedonia and Slovakia are also expected to send delegations this month.
Our Brussels correspondent reports NATO officials are currently engaged in a study of the costs of enlargement in preparation for the Madrid summit in July, when several countries are expected to be invited to begin negotiations on joining NATO.
Romania was the first country to enroll in NATO's "Partnership for Peace" program.
A series of such bi-lateral talks started last month with Lithuania. And, Macedonia and Slovakia are also expected to send delegations this month.
Our Brussels correspondent reports NATO officials are currently engaged in a study of the costs of enlargement in preparation for the Madrid summit in July, when several countries are expected to be invited to begin negotiations on joining NATO.