According to Stoltenberg, ministers have discussed the future attitude of the organization and how it can increase practical support to Allies by significantly strengthening its presence, capabilities and capabilities.
βThis means more NATO-led combat forces to strengthen our combat forces in the eastern part of our alliance,β Stoltenberg said. “Increase air, naval and cyber defense, as well as pre-deployed equipment and stockpiles. And a new troop model with more troops in higher readiness and predetermined troops to defend certain allies, allowing for much faster reinforcement.”
Stoltenberg said ministers had also discussed resources. He recalled that defense investment has risen in European allies and Canada for seven years in a row and that allies continue to contribute to NATO supplies and invest more in state-of-the-art capabilities.
“Now is the time to keep up the momentum so that we can continue to maintain peace, prevent conflict and protect our people,” he said.
“We made it clear that all countries have the right to choose their own path without outside interference. … Russia’s aggression is a game changer. So NATO must maintain credible deterrence and a strong defense,” he said.
Allied ministers met with Ukraine’s defense minister and said it was crucial for NATO to continue supporting Ukraine.
The NATO summit in Madrid will be “moving,” Stoltenberg said, “with important decisions in key areas such as strengthening NATO’s deterrence and defense capabilities and continuing support for Ukraine and other partners at risk. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will attend the summit.”
Source: ANI / Xinhua