U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis arrived in Brussels for defence ministers meeting, seeking to re-affirm ties with European allies, finding himself in the difficult position of mending relationships amid trade argument initiated by President Donald Trump’s policies. Speaking with reporters on the way to Brussels, Gen.Mattis presumed that while talks with NATO partners would be tough, he…
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NATO-Russia Council scheduled end May
The NATO-Russia Council (NRC) meeting at the level of ambassadors will be held on May 31, a representative of the alliance confirmed to TASS news agency. Exklusiv: Donnerstag trifft sich der Nato-Russland-Rat. Warum Gespräche trotz wachsender Differenzen mit Moskau wichtig sind, erklärt Nato-Generalsekretär Jens Stoltenberg bei @SPIEGELONLINE : "Wir brauchen diesen Dialog" https://t.co/WETWaKbUi1 #NATO —…
Stoltenberg supports political solution for Korean Peninsula
At margins of the Foreign Ministers meeting on Friday (27 April 2018) devoted to preparation of for the NATO Summit in July, Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said he fully supports a political solution in the Korean Peninsula. “I welcome the progress made between the 2 leaders at #interkoreansummit and the commitment they have shown to resolving their…
European Defence to advance in March
The March Foreign Affairs Council will start with a discussion the permanent structured cooperation (PESCO). Ministers are expected to adopt a decision formally establishing the list of projects to be developed under PESCO. They are also expected to adopt a recommendation on an implementation roadmap of PESCO. Foreign Affairs Council #EUdefence next Tuesday 6 March Agenda highlights: https://t.co/S708FSFgSq #PESCO #NATO…
Stoltenberg to serve as head of NATO till 2020
NATO secretary-general Jens Stoltenberg will serve for two more years beyond his initial mandate as the head of the world’s biggest military alliance. Brussels-based NATO headquarters initiated a statement on Tuesday that its 29 nations decided to prolong the former Norwegian prime minister’s term until September 30 2020. Honoured and grateful that the 29 Allies…
Mogherini claims “historic day” for EU defence
“It is going to be quite a historic day today for European defence. Today, after so many years, the provision of the Lisbon Treaty establishing the possibility for the European Union Member States to have a Permanent Structured Cooperation on defence is going to be initiated” – said EU top diplomat upon her arrival at…
NATO counters Russia in Black sea
NATO launched a new multinational force in Romania this week to counter Russia along its eastern flank and to check a growing Russian presence in the Black Sea related to the Crimea, being not recognised by the West as part of Russian Federation. A stronger #Romania helps strengthen #NATO https://t.co/7xMVuCc6wC pic.twitter.com/ASlcEYKus1 — NATO (@NATO) October…
Stoltenberg on 'essential' dialog with Russia
“Dialogue can be difficult, but it is also essential and in times of raised tensions, such as now, it is particularly important to keep channels of communication open. At today’s meeting, we had a frank and useful discussion on three key issues: Ukraine, Afghanistan, and transparency and risk reduction. In the case of Ukraine, NATO…
Trump insists on fair burden-sharing in NATO
At NATO Summit in Brussels headquarters the U.S. President Donald Trump called allies for fair sharing of the defense spending in face of the growing terrorist threat. “Terrorism must be stopped in its tracks, or the horror you saw in Manchester and so many other places will continue forever,” Trump said, referring to the suicide…
NATO new headquaters in Brussels
“NATO is the most successful Alliance in history because of the remarkable service and sacrifice of the men and women of our armed forces. And because we stand united. And because we change when the world changes” – Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said at the inauguration ceremony of a new NATO offices building in Brussels….
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