Flag raising ceremonies were held simultaneously at Allied Command Operations (SHAPE) in Mons (Belgium) and Allied Command Transformation in Norfolk, Virginia (United States). North Macedonia became the 30th member of the Alliance on Friday (27 March 2020), when it deposited its instrument of accession to the North Atlantic Treaty with the US State Department in…
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North Macedonia joins NATO
North Macedonia became NATO’s newest member on March 27, upon depositing its instrument of accession to the North Atlantic Treaty with the US State Department in Washington DC. NATO Allies signed North Macedonia’s Accession Protocol in February 2019, after which all 29 national parliaments voted to ratify the country’s membership. The @MFA_MKD building reflects the…
EU Defence Ministers discuss future
At arrival to the Informal meeting of the EU Defence Ministers on March 4 in Zagreb Josep Borrell, the EU top diplomat, commented on situation in Syria, and crisis at Greek-Turkish border. Borrell underlined that the meeting is “not about the current crisis“, but about “future prospects on how to build a better security and…
Idlib: NATO calls to stop offensive
The North Atlantic Council had a meeting upon Turkey request to hold consultations under article 4 of NATO’s founding Washington Treaty on the situation in Syria. #NATO Secretary General @jensstoltenberg spoke to the media after the meeting of the North Atlantic Council for article 4 consultations on #Syria at #Turkey’s 🇹🇷 request. Read more ⤵️…
Stoltenberg welcomes Afghanistan violence reduction
“I welcome today’s announcement that an understanding has been reached on a significant reduction in violence across Afghanistan.” “This is a critical test of the Taliban’s willingness and ability to reduce violence, and contribute to peace in good faith.” I welcome today’s announcement that an understanding has been reached on a significant reduction of violence…
EU focus on counter-terrorism in Iraq
The Minister of foreign affairs discussed the latest developments in Iraq. The diplomats have been assessing the consequences of the recent escalation of tension and major security incidents in Iraq and its impact on the entire the region. They also considered the impact of these developments on the international coalition engaged in the fight against…
NATO Stoltenberg participates in EU Council
On Friday, 10 January 2020, the NATO Secretary General, Mr. Jens Stoltenberg will attend the Extraordinary Meeting of the European Union Foreign Affairs Council, NATO announced via the site of the organisation. #NATO Secretary General @jensstoltenberg will attend the EU Foreign Affairs Council on 10 January. Watch his doorstep remarks live at +16:15 CET 🎥…
NATO suspends training in Iraq
NATO Ambassadors met on 6 January 2019 in Brussels headquaters to address current tensions in the Middle East and implications for NATO’s training mission in Iraq. “…Allies expressed their strong support for the fight against ISIS and for the NATO mission in Iraq. In everything that we do, the safety of our personnel is paramount….
Space as NATO “operational domain”
‘Two weeks from now, NATO leaders will meet in London. Together, we will mark our Alliance’s seventieth anniversary. And look to the future” said NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg ahead of the meetings of NATO Ministers of Foreign Affairs. ⚠️ WATCH LIVE ⚠️ 🗣️| Pre-Ministerial press conference ahead of #NATO #ForMin https://t.co/7rfEpq5rzH — Jens Stoltenberg…
NATO Stoltenberg praises Merkel leadership
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg thanked Germany for its vital contributions to the Alliance in talks with Chancellor Angela Merkel on November 7, 2019. Always a pleasure to meet with Chancellor Angela Merkel. #Germany plays a leading role in our Alliance. We agree that a strong #NATO is essential for peace and security in Europe,…