Remarks

Thank you so much for the warm welcome. 

And I couldn´t agree more. It was a great opportunity to have a trilateral with Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

But let me also say that the UK plays a crucial role within NATO. You have been above the famous 2% already before 2014, and in those days, it was only three countries: Greece, US and the UK, unlike now. We are standing at 23 countries above the [2%]. 

But also, what you are doing in terms of Ukraine itself. The training, the military aid going in. And finally let me say that, within NATO, the unique capabilities you are delivering to NATO, including the nuclear deterrence, it is crucial.

I really want to thank you for that, and for the friendship and the warm welcome.