Jens Stoltenberg: Most NATO countries to spend 2% of GDP on defense this year

Jens Stoltenberg: Most NATO countries to spend 2% of GDP on defense this year This year, the majority of NATO allies will invest at least 2% of their GDP in defense, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said this during his speech at the ceremony organized in Brussels with the participation of NATO Foreign Ministers in connectio
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April 4, 2024 09:02
Jens Stoltenberg: Most NATO countries to spend 2% of GDP on defense this year

This year, the majority of NATO allies will invest at least 2% of their GDP in defense, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said at the ceremony organized in Brussels with the participation of NATO Foreign Ministers in connection with the 75th anniversary of the alliance, Report informs.

According to him, NATO supports the establishment of peace, democracy and prosperity throughout Europe.

Stoltenberg added that in the beginning, NATO had twelve members, and today the number of its member-states is 32. He noted that the alliance has to do some things right.

“Europe needs America for its security. Fair burden sharing is essential and Europe is investing more. At the same time North America also needs Europe. European allies provide world class militaries, vast intelligence networks and unique diplomatic leverage. Multiplying Americas might to NATO. The United States has more friends and more allies than any other major power. I don't believe in America alone, just as I don't believe in Europe alone. I believe in America and Europe together in NATO, because we are stronger and safer together,” Stoltenberg stated.

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