Sursa foto: basilica.ro The Romanian gendarmes who participated in NATO's Resolute Support Mission in Afghanistan were presented today with distinctions on behalf of the Ministry of the Interior and the U.S. Army. Interior Minister Lucian Bode said that the gendarmes' participation in the NATO mission is staunch proof of Romania's commitment to supporting and firmly defending democratic values. "I am particularly honored to present today the gendarmes who returned from the Resolute Support Mission with the highest distinction of the Ministry of the Interior. The participation of the Romanian gendarmes in this final mission is staunch proof of Romania's commitment to supporting and firmly defending the democratic values without which peace, security, prosperity and freedom would not be possible," Bode said.