End of year message by the NATO Secretary General

On the eve of the festive season I would like to share with you my thoughts on the months ahead.

Afghan National Army's troops retake Musa Qala district center

Soldiers from the Afghan National Army’s 205 Corps successfully secured the center of Musa Qala in Helmand Province today after several days of fighting.

Alliance’s statement on the Russian Federation’s “suspension” of its CFE obligations

NATO Allies deeply regret that the Russian Federation has proceeded with its intention to unilaterally “suspend” implementation of CFE Treaty obligations as of 12 December 2007.

Statement by NATO Secretary General on the terrorist attacks in Algeria

I condemn in the strongest possible terms this heinous act of terrorism which has killed innocent civilians and targeted the Supreme Court of Algeria and the United Nations.

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Secretary General visits Japan

NATO Secretary General Jaap de Hoop Scheffer visited Tokyo from 12 to 14 December and met with the Prime Minister of Japan Yasuo Fukuda.

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NATO’s Response Force prepares for future missions

A NATO Response Force (NRF) exercise designed to test and develop NATO’s expeditionary capabilities and ensure that NATO concepts are practiced is taking place in Ulsnes, Norway from December 1 to 14.

Reviewing NATO-Ukraine cooperation on defence and security sector reform

The NATO-Ukraine Joint Working Group on Defence Reform (JWGDR) met at NATO Headquarters on 12 December to review the implementation of key initiatives in 2007 and discuss plans for 2008.

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NATO-Russia seminar on nuclear weapons incidents and accidents

Nuclear experts from Russia and NATO countries exchanged views on the prevention of nuclear weapons incidents and accidents, during a seminar at NATO Headquarters on 11 and 12 December. The event was organized under the auspices of the NATO-Russia Council (NRC).

Key NATO reconnaissance technology passes major test

Powerful new surveillance and reconnaissance technologies that soon could be deployed to Afghanistan have passed key tests, NATO’s Consultation, Command and Control Agency informed on 10 December.

Members of Parliament from Algeria visit NATO Headquarters

On 13 December 2007, the NATO Public Diplomacy Division organised a visit to NATO HQ of high-level members from the two chambers of the Algerian Parliament, the Nation’s Council and the National Popular Assembly. The delegation was led by the President of the National Defence Commission Mr. Mustapha Cheloufi.

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