“We have two major items on our agenda: Stepping up NATO’s role in the fight against terrorism and fairer burden sharing in our Alliance. We are making progress on both”, – said NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg in his opening remarks at Brussels Summit. [ONLINE] Doorstep by #NATO Secretary General @jensstoltenberg ahead of #NATOmeeting https://t.co/FRK67bCajz…
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Stoltenberg debates NATO with MEPs
Addressing the European Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee and Sub-Committee on Security and Defence on Wednesday (3 May 2017), NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg welcomed closer cooperation between the European Union and the Alliance. He stressed that “cooperation is now the norm, not the exception,” and noted that a strong European defence contributes to fair burden-sharing….
Stoltenberg condemns violence in Skopje
“I strongly condemn yesterday’s attacks on members of Parliament in Skopje. Violence has no place in any parliament. I call on all political actors to show calm, restraint, and respect for the democratic process. Political dialogue is the only reasonable and appropriate way forward, and is in the best interest of all citizens of the…
Strong NATO "good for US"
“We agree that NATO is a bedrock of security both for Europe and for the United States. Two World Wars and a Cold War have taught us all that peace in Europe is not only important for Europeans, but is also important for the prosperity and the security of North America,” – said Jens Stontenberg,…
NATO ‘understands’ US stirke on Syria
The US President Donald Trump received at the White House NATO Secretary general Jens Stoltenberg on Wednesday afternoon prior to their joint press conference. It was the first meeting between Stoltenberg and Trump, who had spoken on the phone twice previously. "In #NATO, America has the best friends & allies in the world" – @…
NATO-Russia Council – increase of transparency
During the meeting of NATO foreign ministers Secretary General @JensStoltenberg noted that Allies and Russia had a substantial meeting on topics of common concern in the framework of the NATO-Russia Council (30.03.2017), including the situation in and around Ukraine, the security situation in Afghanistan and risk reduction and transparency. #NATO SG on NATO-Russia Council: a…
NATO-Russia Council to resume its work
“Following consultations with the members of the NATO-Russia Council, I have invited them to a meeting at ambassadorial level,” says the announcement of the NATO headquarters in Brussels. .@jensstoltenberg announces next meeting of the #NATO-Russia Council on 30 March at NATO HQ in Brussels: https://t.co/asgUjcyBdu pic.twitter.com/7nGjuiXIa7 — Oana Lungescu (@NATOpress) March 28, 2017 The…
Security of diplomats in Turkey questioned
Although Secretary General of NATO Jens Stoltenberg condiers the tensions between The Netherlands and Turkey as a “bilateral” issue, he called allies for “calm and respect”. However the fears for the security of the diplomatic corps in Turkey remain vivid – during the weekend protestors pulled down the Dutch flag from the mast on the…
Stoltenberg to release NATO report 2016
The Secretary General of NATO Jens Stoltenberg will hold a press conference at NATO Headquarters on Monday 13 March 2017 at 12:30. On this occasion, the Secretary General’s Annual Report for 2016 will be released to the public. The #NATO Secretary General's Annual Report for 2016 will be released on 13 March. Info for media:…
NATO hub in Naples
NATO is aiming at establishing a new anti-terrorism hub in Naples, Italy, which will serve as a base for monitoring threats growing along the alliance’s southern borders. The Secretary General, Jens Stontenberg confirmed to move on with the plans “as soon as possible” witout mentioning the date. “This will help us to coordinate information on…
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