It was a privilege to address @EP_Defence. We discussed the success of the NATO Summit in Ankara, the enduring value of the transatlantic relationship, support to Ukraine and how to build a stronger Europe within a stronger Alliance
Glad to attend a meeting of the Coalition of the Willing in Paris today, co-chaired by President @EmmanuelMacron and PM @Keir_Starmer, alongside @bundeskanzler Friedrich Merz, and joined by President @ZelenskyyUa
Continued strong support for Ukraine 🇺🇦 remains a top priority for
So sad to learn of the sudden passing of my friend @LindseyGrahamSC
He was a powerful advocate for America who believed strongly in the NATO Alliance and was actively working to bring an end to Russia’s war against Ukraine. My thoughts are with his family, friends, and terrific
In Ankara, #NATO Allies reaffirmed their ironclad commitment to collective defence under article 5
Our unity, solidarity and collective strength remain the foundation of peace, security & prosperity
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This #NATOsummit in Ankara has shown that #NATO stands united and stronger than ever
We are rebalancing our security for the better, that is what NATO 3.0 is all about: an Alliance that continues to adapt and continues to deliver to keep 1bn people safe
The #NATOsummit in Ankara concluded with a clear message: NATO delivers.
@SecGenNATO highlighted rising defence investment, new capabilities, expanding defence industrial production, and greater responsibility by European Allies and Canada ↓
Ankara Summit Declaration issued by the Heads of State and Government participating in the meeting of the North Atlantic Council in Ankara, Türkiye
Read the full statement → bit.ly/nato-ankara-de…#NATOsummit
#NATO Allies are meeting in Ankara to ensure that NATO continues to deliver
On the agenda today:
🔹 increasing defence investment
🔹 strengthening our defence industrial base
🔹 affirming continued support to Ukraine
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🔴LIVE: Watch @SecGenNATO Mark Rutte's doorstep followed by the welcome ceremony of #NATO leaders with President @RTErdogan to the #NATOsummit in Ankara
Great to welcome #EU Commission President @vonderleyen & @eucopresident António Costa to the #NATOsummit
The strong partnership between #NATO & the #EU is more important than ever and we are working ever closer together on rearming & re-energising the defence industrial base, so