Rutte Welcomes UK’s Defence Investment Plan Ahead of NATO Summit
I welcome the UK’s Defence Investment Plan. Stronger UK defence makes us all safer. This is a good step towards reaching the 3.5% of GDP on defence agreed in The…
EU Foreign Policy Chief Says Ankara NATO Summit to Be ‘Truly Historic’
European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas said the NATO Summit in Ankara on July 7-8 would be “truly historic,” highlighting Turkiye’s strategic role in…
US, Germany Review Middle East Security and NATO Burden Sharing
Met with German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul today to discuss the situation in the Middle East and reiterated our shared commitment to ensuring Iran never obtains or develops a nuclear…
Turkey must be ‘included’ in European security structures: Erdogan ahead of NATO summit
Turkey must be included in all of Europe’s defense and security structures, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Monday, a week ahead of a key NATO summit in Ankara. – His…
Erdoğan Expresses Confidence in Successful NATO Parliamentary Summit
I wish for the NATO Parliamentary Summit to proceed fruitfully, and I extend my thanks to the participants contributing to the summit. I congratulate those who have contributed to the…
Sweden, Poland Strengthen NATO and EU Cooperation
Great to be back in Poland again – twice in less than a week. This time with one of the largest Swedish ministerial delegations on a foreign visit in a…
Nordic nation allows nukes deployment
Finnish President Alexander Stubb has signed amendments to the Nuclear Energy Act allowing nuclear weapons to be deployed on the country’s territory. The Nordic nation’s parliament supported lifting the long-standing…
US moves ahead with $700 million jet engine sale to Turkey despite lawmaker concerns
President Donald Trump’s administration has formally notified Congress of its intention to sell dozens of jet engines worth more than $700 million to Turkey, according to a copy of the…
Fico states intention to do everything to keep Slovakia out of military loans for Ukraine
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico said he would do everything possible to ensure that Slovakia does not participate in providing loans for Ukraine’s military needs. – “I am watching preparations…
Italy slams NATO chief’s comments on Iran war flights
Italy on Wednesday criticized comments by NATO chief Mark Rutte on the politically sensitive issue of US forces using bases in Italy during the Iran war. – Responding to President…