NATO pledged to deploy further efforts and resources for maintaining Stability and Security in Europe and beyond, and strengthening its Partners.

Secretary General Stoltenberg opening Statement at the NATO Summit, July 8th

“To the south we see failed and failing states. And millions left homeless and hopeless by terrorist groups like ISIL.”  “This instability has a direct impact on our societies. The scale of the challenge demands that we take action”.  States NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg July 9, 2016 © NATO

Statement by Bundeskanzlerin Dr. Merkel, July 8 2018

Statement by President Obama at Press Conference After NATO Summit

Statement by Federal Foreign Minister Dr. Frank-Walter Steinmeier July 9

Joint Declaration by the President of the European Council, the President of the European Commission, and the Secretary General of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization:   

“We believe that the time has come to give new impetus and new substance to the NATO-EU strategic partnership.” Continue to read

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