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Statement by the NATO Secretary General on EU leadership

19 Nov. 2009

On behalf of NATO, I congratulate very warmly Herman Van Rompuy for being named as the first ever President of the European Council, and Baroness Catherine Ashton for being appointed High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy. Both are extremely well qualified for, and well deserving of their new positions. I look forward to working with them to deepen the strategic partnership between the European Union and NATO.

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Statement by the Secretary General on the inauguration of President Karzai

19 Nov. 2009

On behalf of NATO, I congratulate President Karzai on taking office for his second term as leader of Afghanistan. This is an historic event: the second time in modern Afghan history that a government has taken office peacefully. It is a testimony to the courage of the Afghan people, and their determination to exercise their hard-won democratic right to choose their own leaders.

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NATO online video clips win two top awards

20 Nov. 2009

NATO’s Public Diplomacy Division picked up the Econ Awards' top prize for “2009 Communications” for its online video clips Run, Basement and Staircase, in Berlin on 19 November 2009.

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19 Nov. 2009 - NATO Secretary General visits Hungary
19 Nov. 2009 - New NATO Trust Fund signed with Jordan
19 Nov. 2009 - Romanian President visits NATO Headquarters
17 Nov. 2009 - Statement by the NATO Secretary General on the elections in Kosovo
16 Nov. 2009 - NATO Headquarters hosts high-level Ukraine consultations
16 Nov. 2009 - Statement by the NATO Secretary General on the passing away of Pierre Harmel

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Terrorists and organised crime: just business?

There's no longer a clear divide between terrorists and organised crime groups. This edition shows how the groups have blended and what areas they operate in - from drugs to credit cards to fake toys. And shows why both are a major security threat. More...

Climate change impacts our security environment: in pictures

Climate change, which threatens water and food resources, hinders economic growth and can lead to massive human migration, holds serious implications for peace and stability. Concerted action and science cooperation can improve the outlook.

Last updated: 20-Nov-2009 15:49