Secretary General: NATO-EU cooperation has reached unprecedented levels

  • 16 Feb. 2024 -
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  • Last updated: 16 Feb. 2024 17:00

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg underscored the importance of NATO-EU cooperation in response to Russia’s war against Ukraine on Friday (16 February 2024) arriving at an event hosted by Bavaria's Christian Social Union.

Joint press statements by NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg with the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, and the Minister-President of Bavaria, Markus Söder

Speaking alongside the President of the European Commission and the Minister-President of Bavaria, Mr Stoltenberg said that two years into Russia’s war Ukraine continues to fight for its freedom and independence. “This is due first and foremost to the courage of the Ukrainian people, enabled by major military and economic support from Europe and North America. I welcome that the European Council has approved an important new package of aid to Ukraine and I expect the US to follow suit. This is vital”, he said.

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