• Secretary General meets Allied leaders from the Western Balkans, concludes tour of the region
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24 November 2023

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Secretary General meets Allied leaders from the Western Balkans, concludes tour of the region

Secretary General meets Allied leaders from the Western Balkans, concludes tour of the region

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg met with Allied leaders from the Western Balkans in Skopje on 22 November 2023. Hosted by Prime Minister Dimitar Kovačevski of North Macedonia, the meeting was attended by Prime Minister Edi Rama of Albania, President Zoran Milanović of Croatia, and Prime Minister Milojko Spajić of Montenegro.

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NATO Secretary General in Skopje: the Western Balkans is essential to the security of Europe

NATO Secretary General in Skopje: the Western Balkans is essential to the security of Europe

Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg addressed the Assembly of the Republic of North Macedonia in Skopje on 21 November 2023, marking the first such address since the country joined NATO.

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Secretary General underlines the importance of NATO’s partnership with Serbia

Secretary General underlines the importance of NATO’s partnership with Serbia

On 21 November 2023, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg had discussions in Belgrade with President Aleksandar Vučić of Serbia. Mr Stoltenberg and President Vučić addressed the latest security developments in the Western Balkans, NATO’s role in the region, and strengthening Serbia’s partnership with the Alliance.

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Secretary General in Pristina: “NATO will do what is necessary to maintain a safe and secure environment in Kosovo”

Secretary General in Pristina: “NATO will do what is necessary to maintain a safe and secure environment in Kosovo”

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg met with Dr Vjosa Osmani of Kosovo in Pristina on 20 November 2023 to discuss the security situation in Kosovo and the wider region.

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NATO Secretary General underscores importance of stability in the Western Balkans at the start of his visit to the region

NATO Secretary General underscores importance of stability in the Western Balkans at the start of his visit to the region

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg started his four-day visit to the Western Balkans from 19 to 22 November 2023 in Bosnia and Herzegovina, stating that “NATO has been committed to Bosnia and Herzegovina for many years. Your security matters for the Western Balkans region and it matters for Europe”.

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Statement by the NATO Secretary General on the satellite launch by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea

Statement by the NATO Secretary General on the satellite launch by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea

I strongly condemn the launch of a military satellite by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, using ballistic missile technology in violation of multiple U.N. Security Council resolutions. This raises tensions and poses a serious risk to regional and international security.

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NATO Deputy Secretary General addresses the Council of Presidents of Business Europe in Belgium

NATO Deputy Secretary General addresses the Council of Presidents of Business Europe in Belgium

NATO Deputy Secretary General Mircea Geoană gave introductory remarks at the Meeting of the Council of Presidents of Business Europe in Brussels, Belgium on 23 November 2023. The event was organised by the Federation of Enterprises in Belgium.

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IISS Manama Dialogue conference: NATO reaches out to southern neighbourhood

IISS Manama Dialogue conference: NATO reaches out to southern neighbourhood

From 17 to 19 November 2023, the Chair of the NATO Military Committee, Admiral Rob Bauer, and the Assistant Secretary General for Political Affairs and Security Policy, Ambassador Boris Ruge, attended the IISS Manama Dialogue in Bahrain. NATO’s key message at this conference was that it wants to find ways to deepen partnerships in its southern neighbourhood.

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NATO brings together Moldovan and Ukrainian experts to strengthen cooperation against hybrid threats

NATO brings together Moldovan and Ukrainian experts to strengthen cooperation against hybrid threats

On 21 and 22 November 2023, Moldovan and Ukrainian experts gathered in Chisinau to exchange experiences on hybrid threats and challenges since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, and to share lessons learned on countering hybrid tactics.

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Chair of the NATO Military Committee visits Czechia

Chair of the NATO Military Committee visits Czechia

On 21-23 November 2023, the Chair of the NATO Military Committee, Admiral Rob Bauer, visited Czechia upon invitation of the Chief of General Staff of the Czech Armed Forces, Lieutenant General Karel Řehka. 

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Chair of the NATO Military Committee visits Germany

Chair of the NATO Military Committee visits Germany

On 20-21 November 2023, the Chair of the NATO Military Committee, Admiral Rob Bauer, visited Germany upon invitation of its Chief of Defence, General Carsten Breuer.

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NATO Secretary General wraps up a four-day visit to the Western Balkans

NATO Secretary General wraps up a four-day visit to the Western Balkans

The NATO Secretary General wrapped up a four-day visit to the Western Balkans where he met with Leaders from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Serbia and North Macedonia and visited personnel from Allied and partner countries who are working for the NATO-led Kosovo Force (KFOR), NATO Headquarters in Sarajevo, and NATO’s Military Liaison Office in Belgrade.

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With an ace up its sleeve – the US Army designs a deck of cards to help tell friends from foes

With an ace up its sleeve – the US Army designs a deck of cards to help tell friends from foes

Battlefields are high-stress, complex environments where decisions have to be made in a split second. In the fog of conflict, it’s not always easy to tell friends from foes – particularly if you’re looking at a fast-moving vehicle from a long distance. To address this challenge, the US Army’s Training Doctrine Command (TRADOC) has developed a deck of playing cards featuring 54 NATO weapons systems, covering everything from tanks to helicopters to artillery systems.

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