Romanian President Klaus Iohannis announced on Tuesday that he is officially entering the race for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) leadership, Paralel.Az reports citing Romanian media.

"I assume this candidacy on behalf of Romania with full responsibility, and this decision is based on Romania's performance, the experience gained during my two terms as Romania's president, my deep understanding of the challenges that NATO, Europe and especially our region are facing, and my firm commitment to NATO's core values and goals," Iohannis said in a statement.