Press Release (1999) 165 13 Dec. 1999

Statement by Lord Robertson, Secretary General of NATO on Results of Helsinki European Council I welcome the results of the European Council meeting in Helsinki. As I have said on numerous occasions, a stronger Europe means a stronger Alliance. A stronger European role will reinforce the Alliance for the 21st century. The Helsinki Summit is a very important step in the right direction. We look forward to cooperating with the EU in a manner that is both transparent to, an inclusive of, all NATO allies.