Jens Stoltenberg, Nato secretary general, kicks off #NATOEngages session by poking fun at US concerns about burden sharing in alliance.
Referring to his omelette & OJ this morning with President Trump, he said: "A great breakfast - and as always, paid for by the United States."
Referring to his omelette & OJ this morning with President Trump, he said: "A great breakfast - and as always, paid for by the United States."
Stoltenberg attempts to play down Macron "brain death" comments, saying: "Actions speak louder than words."
He says the presence of combat ready troops led by the US, Canada, UK & Germany on Nato's eastern flank "sends a very clear message."
He says the presence of combat ready troops led by the US, Canada, UK & Germany on Nato's eastern flank "sends a very clear message."
Important - Nato set to "conduct a process, a reflection on how to further strengthen the political dimension", Stoltenberg reveals
Says it will ask "not whether we need nato... but reflect on how can it strengthen further"
Anticipates allies will ask him to draw up proposals
Says it will ask "not whether we need nato... but reflect on how can it strengthen further"
Anticipates allies will ask him to draw up proposals
Stoltenberg: "Rise of China has security implications for all allies... There are obvious challenges".
He notes China has the 2nd largest defence budget in world and is developing long-range missiles able to reach all Europe & US, hypersonic missiles & gliders.
He notes China has the 2nd largest defence budget in world and is developing long-range missiles able to reach all Europe & US, hypersonic missiles & gliders.
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