• Secretary General in Florida: NATO makes the United States stronger and more secure
• Video: Steadfast Defender 2024 – NATO’s biggest exercise in decades

2 February 2024

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Secretary General in Florida: NATO makes the United States stronger and more secure

Secretary General in Florida: NATO makes the United States stronger and more secure

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg concluded his trip to the United States on 1 February 2024 with a visit to the headquarters of the US Special Operations Command (SOCOM) in Tampa, Florida. Addressing troops, Mr Stoltenberg underscored that in a changing world with serious challenges, NATO Allies stand united “around our core cause to protect and defend each other".

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NATO Secretary General in Washington: supporting Ukraine serves US interests

NATO Secretary General in Washington: supporting Ukraine serves US interests

At a joint press conference with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on 29 January 2024, Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg commended President Biden and Secretary Blinken for their clear commitment to sustaining US support to Ukraine.

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Secretary General in Washington: through NATO, the US has more friends and allies than any other power

Secretary General in Washington: through NATO, the US has more friends and allies than any other power

On 31 January 2024, Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg delivered a speech at the Heritage Foundation in Washington D.C. He emphasised that in a world with rising security threats, NATO Allies must ensure robust deterrence, prepare for enduring competition with China and invest more in defence.

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NATO reaffirms its long-standing support for partnership with Bosnia and Herzegovina

NATO reaffirms its long-standing support for partnership with Bosnia and Herzegovina

NATO Deputy Secretary General Mircea Geoană highlighted NATO’s continued, strong support to its partnership with Bosnia and Herzegovina, during a visit of the North Atlantic Council to Sarajevo.

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Secretary General in Alabama: NATO strengthens our defence industrial base

Secretary General in Alabama: NATO strengthens our defence industrial base

Speaking at the Lockheed Martin facility in Troy, Alabama on 31 January 2024, Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg emphasised NATO’s crucial role in creating a vast market for defence sales and production. He noted that “over the last two years alone, NATO Allies have agreed to buy 120 billion dollars’ worth of weapons from US defence companies”.

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NATO Secretary General in Washington: aid to Ukraine is "an investment in our own security"

NATO Secretary General in Washington: aid to Ukraine is "an investment in our own security"

Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg was in the United States this week to discuss maintaining strong support for Ukraine and preparations for NATO’s 75th anniversary summit in Washington, D.C.

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NATO Secretary General meets US Congressional leadership for talks on Ukraine, other key security issues

NATO Secretary General meets US Congressional leadership for talks on Ukraine, other key security issues

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg met with the Speaker of the US House of Representatives, Mike Johnson, and other members of Congressional leadership in Washington, D.C. on 30 January 2024.

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NATO hosts annual roundtable on climate change and security

NATO hosts annual roundtable on climate change and security

On 30 January 2024, NATO hosted its second annual Climate Change and Security Roundtable in Brussels. This event brought together government representatives from NATO member and partner countries, as well as renowned climate change experts and scientists to discuss the latest developments in our understanding of the impact of climate change on security.

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Deep Dive Recap: The Balkans and the Gender Perspective

Deep Dive Recap: The Balkans and the Gender Perspective

On 17 January 2024, the NATO International Military Staff (IMS) Office of the Gender Advisor convened its fourth regional Deep Dive session, which discussed the Balkans and the Gender Perspective.

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Joint statement by NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg and Speaker of the US House of Representatives Mike Johnson

“Today, we met to discuss the continued importance of NATO in bolstering America’s security and agreed to work to further strengthen cooperation, including at the upcoming NATO Summit hosted in Washington, D.C.

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Steadfast Defender 2024 – NATO’s biggest exercise in decades

Steadfast Defender 2024 – NATO’s biggest exercise in decades

NATO’s largest exercise in decades is underway. Steadfast Defender 2024 (STDE24) involves around 90,000 forces from 31 Allies and NATO partner Sweden. The exercise, which is conducted across various NATO nations, is based on NATO’s new defence plans and demonstrates the Alliance’s ability to rapidly deploy forces from North America and other parts of the Alliance, to reinforce the defence of Europe. It also gives a clear demonstration of NATO’s transatlantic unity, strength and determination to do all that is necessary to protect each other and our common values.

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