Bucharest Stands By Its Commitment In Afghanistan

Romania has reiterated its support of the war in Afghanistan, the Los Angeles Times reports.

During this week's Romanian Navy Day celebration, Defense Minister Gabriel Oprea promised that his country would stay in the fight against "the terrorists" in Afghanistan until the end.

In contrast to most other countries, Romania increased its force size last year from 962 to more than 1,500 following a U.S. request.

The Romanians in Afghanistan recently took control of a base...