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Mark Rutte

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Mark Rutte

@SecGenNATO

NATO Secretary General

NATO

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Joined September 2024

Mark Rutte
@SecGenNATO
Jun 18
We made good progress during our last meeting of #NATO Defence Ministers before the #NATOsummit in Ankara There’s strong commitment to get defence spending to 5%. Some Allies will even get there this year So European Allies & Canada are really stepping up with record increases
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Mark Rutte
@SecGenNATO
Jun 18
#NATO Defence Ministers are meeting for the last time before the #NATOsummit in Ankara. We will discuss the progress made on building a stronger Europe in a stronger #NATO, with more forces, more resources & a much stronger industrial base. We’ll also address our continued
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Mark Rutte
@SecGenNATO
Jun 17
Glad to welcome 🇭🇷 PM @AndrejPlenkovic to NATO HQ. We discussed preparations in the run-up to the #NATOsummit in Ankara. Croatia is a committed Ally making important contributions to Allied deterrence and defence, strongly supporting stability in the Western Balkans, and
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Mark Rutte
@SecGenNATO
Jun 17
A pleasure to meet 🇱🇻 PM @AndrisKulbergs and to discuss priorities for the upcoming #NATOsummit #Latvia is a valued Ally, contributing to our shared security in many ways, leading by example on defence investment, with core defence spending due to reach almost 5% of GDP this
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Mark Rutte
@SecGenNATO
Jun 17
Looking forward to welcoming Defence Ministers to #NATO HQ tomorrow to discuss final preparations for the #NATOsummit in Ankara Allies will highlight how they’re delivering on commitments made in The Hague last year - investing 5% of GDP in defence by 2035 I expect clear,
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Mark Rutte
@SecGenNATO
Jun 11
Always a pleasure to see @jonasgahrstore. Norway 🇳🇴 plays an important role in #NATO, including in the High North We discussed priorities for the #NATOsummit in Ankara and I thanked the Prime Minister for Norway's unwavering commitment to our transatlantic Alliance & steadfast
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Mark Rutte
@SecGenNATO
Jun 10
Great to speak with 🇺🇸 & 🇧🇪 defence industry representatives. A strong transatlantic industrial base is essential to our collective security. And our defence is strongest when we combine the ideas, assets & industries we have across the Alliance We need to produce and innovate
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Mark Rutte
@SecGenNATO
Jun 10
Excellent exchange with the Conference of Presidents @Europarl_EN. In a more dangerous world, #NATO & the #EU working together is essential to keep us all safe. Europe is really stepping up, and this is crucial. Investing more in defence, accelerating industrial production &
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Mark Rutte
@SecGenNATO
Jun 9
Great to see @eucopresident António Costa today at NATO HQ. We discussed security challenges, the importance of a strong defence industry & continued support for Ukraine 🇺🇦 Cooperation between #NATO and the #EU is crucial for all of this and we’ll continue building our
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Mark Rutte
@SecGenNATO
Jun 3
We visited Lukianivka, Kyiv 🇺🇦 where we witnessed the devastation caused by Russian drone and missile strikes only a few days ago Visiting Kyiv with all 32 #NATO Ambassadors, our message is crystal clear: NATO’s support for #Ukraine is unshaken
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Mark Rutte
@SecGenNATO
Jun 3
Important visit to Ukraine 🇺🇦 today - the first time a NATO-Ukraine Council meeting takes place in Kyiv – a strong message of the enduring bond between NATO and Ukraine I also met with my friend @ZelenskyyUa #NATO stands with you today and we will stand with you throughout the
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Mark Rutte
@SecGenNATO
May 29
I just spoke with President @NicusorDanRO of Romania about the Russian drone that hit a residential building in Galati. I assured him of NATO’s absolute solidarity with Romania and expressed sympathy for those injured in the incident. I affirmed that NATO stands ready to defend
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Mark Rutte
@SecGenNATO
May 28
Glad to meet 🇭🇺 Prime Minister @magyarpeterMP. Hungary has made valuable contributions to NATO for 27 years Leading one of our Forward Land Forces, hosting Headquarters Multinational Division Centre & supporting stability in the Western Balkans
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