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01 October 2025
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Thank you for making the time to host in this beautiful residence. And let me just say, I mean, this relationship means a lot to me. It's important for NATO - the UK is delivering the hard power, not only for the defence of the UK, but for the whole of NATO.
An example of that is what you are doing now with Eastern Sentry, delivering the jets - the fighter jets - to help out with the defence of our eastern flank. But also the leadership the United Kingdom, under your leadership, is providing when it comes to the Coalition of the Willing, together with France. This is extremely important, discussing the security guarantees for Ukraine - hopefully post a long-term ceasefire or a peace deal - and the US now having committed to also get involved. But also the leadership you’re providing, together with Germany when it comes to the UDCG. And this is this group of countries making sure that Ukraine has all the weapons they need to stay in the fight, but also be in the strongest possible position whenever peace talks start.
So these are two, let's say, issues where you provide the leadership. It's not just talk. It is the walk. It is doing it, and also the Defence Review, which is really NATO-centred, NATO [inaudible] and everywhere. So I really want to thank you for that and also for the opportunity again to strategize, discuss how to take all this forward. So, thank you so much.
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NATO Secretary General visits Denmark to attend the meeting of the European Political Community
01 October 2025 - 02 October 2025
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte meets with the UK Prime Minister, Keir Starmer
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte meets with the UK Prime Minister, Keir Starmer
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte meets with the UK Prime Minister, Keir Starmer
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte meets with the UK Prime Minister, Keir Starmer
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte meets with the UK Prime Minister, Keir Starmer
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte meets with the UK Prime Minister, Keir Starmer
The EU's heads of government and state arrive for dinner at Amalienborg Palace, Copenhagen, Denmark, Wednesday, October 1, 2025. King Frederik and Queen Mary are hosting a dinner on the occasion of a meeting in the European Political Community, EPC PRPOOL. (Foto: Emil Helms/Scanpix 2025)
King Frederik and Queen Mary welcome the EU's heads of government and state to dinner at Amalienborg Palace, Copenhagen, Denmark, Wednesday, October 1, 2025. The royal couple are hosting a dinner on the occasion of a meeting of the European Political Community, EPC. PRPOOL. (Foto: Ida Marie Odgaard/Scanpix 2025)
King Frederik and Queen Mary welcome the EU's heads of government and state to dinner at Amalienborg Palace, Copenhagen, Denmark, Wednesday, October 1, 2025. The royal couple are hosting a dinner on the occasion of a meeting of the European Political Community, EPC. PRPOOL. (Foto: Ida Marie Odgaard/Scanpix 2025)
EU heads of government and state attend a dinner in the Great Hall at Amalienborg Palace, Copenhagen, Denmark, on Wednesday, October 1, 2025. King Frederik and Queen Mary are hosting the dinner on the occasion of a meeting of the European Political Community, EPC. PRPOOL. (Foto: Mads Claus Rasmussen/Scanpix 2025)
Doorstep statement by NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte meets with Mette Frederiksen, Prime Minister of Denmark
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte meets with Mette Frederiksen, Prime Minister of Denmark
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte meets with Mette Frederiksen, Prime Minister of Denmark
Family photo
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte meets with Vjosa Osmani of Kosovo
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte meets with Vjosa Osmani of Kosovo
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte meets Petteri Orpo, Prime Minister of Finland
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte meets Petteri Orpo, Prime Minister of Finland
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte meets Petteri Orpo, Prime Minister of Finland
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte meets with Aleksandar Vučić, President of Serbia
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte meets with Aleksandar Vučić, President of Serbia
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte meets with Aleksandar Vučić, President of Serbia
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte meets with Aleksandar Vučić, President of Serbia
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte meets with Kyriakos Mitsotakis, Prime Minister of Greece
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte meets with Kyriakos Mitsotakis, Prime Minister of Greece
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte meets with Kyriakos Mitsotakis, Prime Minister of Greece
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte meets with Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte meets with Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte meets with Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte meets with Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte meets with Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine
Roundtable discussions
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte meets with Alain Berset, Secretary General of the Council of Europe
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte meets with Alain Berset, Secretary General of the Council of Europe
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte meets with Maia Sandu, President of Moldova
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte meets with Maia Sandu, President of Moldova
GALLERIES
NATO Secretary General visits Denmark to attend the meeting of the European Political Community
NATO Secretary General visits Denmark to attend the meeting of the European Political Community
Doorstep by NATO Secretary General at the meeting of the European Political Community
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Doorstep statement by NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte at the meeting of the European Political Community in Copenhagen, Denmark
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