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Secretary of Defense Carter and Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian of  France  met on November 28 in Washington to strengthen the Military partnership of the two countries.                                                                        The bilateral Military partnership between the United States and France has been firm for centuries…… robust and durable for all time.  A relation that traces itself to the depth of American history…… and the Continental Army where the French Commander General Marquis de Lafayette, played a significant role…..and still is exalted across the U.S  as the American Hero.

Nov 28, 2016 © US Mission to NATO                       News from French Mission to NATO 

During this meeting, along with wide range of Defense and Security discussions including counter-ISIL and  Syria, the U.S and France signed additional Military cooperation agreements.

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NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg visited UK on November 23 and met with Prime Minister May and Defence Secretary Michael Fallon. Among other important subjects, the leaders of UK and NATO discussed on the importance of all NATO members to increase their Defence spending, NATO’s cyber capabilities, and how to adapt to the new security environment and counter the emerging threats.  The Secretary General praised UK for its enduring commitments both financially and by contributing troops by stating:                                                     “UK is a strong ally at the heart of NATO”

 

 

 

Prime Minister May and Secretary General Stoltenberg during their meeting.  London November 23, 2016 © NATO Public Affairs

 

The  spokesperson of PM Office highlighted:

  “The Prime Minister reaffirmed the UK’s unwavering support for NATO and said we will remain a cornerstone of the Alliance.”

 “The two leaders also discussed the recent US election and the importance of the transatlantic bond to security.  Secretary General Stoltenberg relayed his recent conversation with President-elect Donald Trump, in which they had agreed on the enduring importance of NATO. ”   Nov 23, 2016 © PM May’s Office                                   

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“During his telephone conversation with Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, the United States President-elect Donald Trump expressed his thanks to Hungary’s support. The President-elect also expressed that he has a great respect for Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and Hungarian economy. And he is looking forward to working together with the Hungarian Prime Minister.”  Stated Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Péter Szijjártó, at the press conference . November 25 2016 © MFA of Hungary

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On the official visit Prime Minister Charles Michel of Belgium travelled to London and met with Prime Minister Theresa May on November 22. The visit was to strengthen the bilateral UK-Belgium close partnerships and to discuss range of issues including counter-terrorism and the European Security. 

Highlighted by the spokesperson of UK PM Office:  

“Prime Minister Theresa May confirmed that while we are leaving the EU we are not leaving Europe and want to maintain strong relationships with all member states as well as with the EU itself.                                                                                                                                                                                                            The two leaders discussed the recent U.S election and PM May emphasised that a strong  Transatlantic Relationship remains the foundation of global security and prosperity.” November 22 2016 © PM May’s  Office

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With the Military and official representatives from both sides, the NATO Force Integration Unit (NFIU) in Székesfehérvár- Hungary has been inaugurated on November 18th.                                                                  NATO Force Integration Unit (NFIU) is part of Allied collective defence to facilitate the rapid deployment of NATO Forces, currently with  6 headquarters based in: Bulgaria, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and Romania.  Hungary and Slovakia jointed NFIU in 2016. 

November 21, 2016 © US Mission to NATO 

Attending the inauguration ceremony the Representative of NATO Secretary General Mr. Herold expressed his gratitude to Hungary for the vital role and contributions that has been providing to Alliance Security.  

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