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Nov 25, 2016 © MFA of the  Netherlands

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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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President Sauli Niinistö visit to NATO headquarters on November 9th– was a new step forward to strengthen NATO-Finland relations.  

 Described by Secretary General Stoltenberg the new measures will be the expansion in the fields of:

• Information exchanges on hybrid warfare,
• Coordinating exercises,
• Developing joint situational awareness.

 

 

 

President Sauli Niinistö of the Republic of Finland during  his meeting with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg.  NATO headquarters, Brussels, November 9, 2016 © NATO

On the importance of Finland in NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg  stated: 

“This is of great importance both for Finland and for NATO because we share the same values and we face the same security challenges.  NATO and Finnish troops have worked side by side as I said in many different operations and missions.   And we have been able to develop a very close partnership on a range of different issues including planning for civil emergencies, and security in the Baltic Sea region.                                                                                                                                                                         We are now expanding our cooperation when it comes to information exchanges on hybrid warfare, coordinating exercises, and developing joint situational awareness.  All of this will allow Finland and NATO to address common threats more effectively.”  November 9, 2016 © NATO

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On a joint letter Presidents of European Council  Mr. Donald Tusk and President of European Commission Mr. Jean-Claude Juncker congratulated Donald Trump on his election as the next President of the United States of America. 

“We extend our sincere  congratulations on your election as the 45th President of the United States of America.                                                                                                                                                                                    The strategic partnership between the European Union and the United States is rooted in our shared values of freedom, human rights, democracy and a belief in the market economy. Over the years, the European Union and the United States have worked together to ensure peace and prosperity for our citizens and for people around the world.

Today, it is more important than ever  to strengthen transatlantic relations. Only by cooperating closely can the EU and the US continue to make a difference when dealing with unprecedented challenges such as Da’esh, the threats to Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, climate change and migration”  November 9, 2016 © European Council  Continue to read the letter

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