Romanian President Nicusor Dan will attend a naval ceremony in Istanbul on June 20, 2026, alongside Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The event marks the official commissioning of the “Contraamiral August Roman” corvette, a vessel belonging to the HISAR class. This ceremony signifies the formal entry of the ship into service with the Romanian Naval Forces. The corvette was built as part of a defense cooperation agreement between Romania and Turkey. The event highlights the strengthening bilateral relationship between the two nations, particularly in the area of military technology and naval capabilities. The ceremony is scheduled to begin at 2:00 PM local time in Istanbul. This represents a key milestone in Romania’s ongoing efforts to modernize its naval fleet.