⢠In Estonia NATO Secretary General visits a multinational battlegroup protecting the Eastern Flank
⢠Video - More Youth at NATO | Ways to Make an Impact
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During his first trip to the Eastern Flank of the Alliance since taking office, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte met with Estonian President Alar Karis, Prime Minister Kristen Michal, Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna, and visited Allied troops at Tapa Army Base.
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As NATO works to enhance defence production and ensure better defence planning, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte spoke to the Conference of National Armaments Directors (CNAD) on the urgency of the task ahead. âDefence industrial issues are at the core of my agenda,â Mr Rutte explained. âNATO has made significant progress in kick-starting defence production, supporting Ukraine with munitions, and rebuilding stockpiles, but there is more to do, together.â
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On 19 October NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte joined a meeting of G7 Defence Ministers in Naples, Italy to discuss how to further increase support to Ukraine, ramp up defence industrial production, and more. It was the first G7 meeting for Mr Rutte in his role as Secretary General and the first time the G7 convened a dedicated meeting in Defence Ministers format.
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On 22 October 2024, a team from the NATO Science for Peace and Security (SPS) Programme was in Sofia to further strengthen scientific cooperation with Bulgaria.
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The rapid evolution of digital technologies has profoundly transformed our societies, our economies, and is having a significant impact on modern warfare. NATOâs Digital Transformation Implementation Strategy will help address the need for technological and cultural transformation, leveraging data and artificial intelligence to drive this digital transformation.
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Speaking at the Riga Conference in Latvia on 19 October 2024, the NATO Acting Deputy Secretary General, Ambassador Boris Ruge, underlined the importance of Ukraine prevailing in its fight to retain its sovereignty and independence in the face of Russian aggression. Ambassador Ruge emphasised that âUkraine is on an irreversible path to membership, so it is not up for debate whether Ukraine will be a member of NATO.â He also stressed, âsupport to Ukraine is not charity, itâs about our strategic interests.â
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On 19 October 2024, the Chair of the NATO Military Committee, Admiral Rob Bauer, attended the 11th edition of the Arctic Circle Assembly. While in Iceland, he also met with Chief of Defence Jónas G. Allansson, former President of Iceland and Chairman of Arctic Circle Ãlafur Ragnar GrÃmsson and newly appointed US ambassador-at-large for the Arctic Michael Sfraga.
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During her long career at NATO, Hedwige Lauwaert served as the principal assistant to four NATO Spokespersons. In this behind-the-scenes role, she helped the Alliance communicate with thousands of international journalists â and witnessed turning points in NATO history.
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On 15 October 2024, the Executive Management and Public Diplomacy Divisions jointly organised an event that aimed to promote different ways in which young people can engage with NATOâs work.
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