What is NATO?
2.3 The Transatlantic link. NATO is an alliance of countries from Europe and North America. It provides a unique link between these two continents, enabling them to consult and cooperate in the field of defence and security, and conduct multinational crisis …
NATO - Topic: NATO’s purpose
May 29, 2024 · NATO’s purpose. NATO’s essential and enduring purpose is to safeguard the freedom and security of all its members. It does this through political and military means, ensuring the collective defence of all Allies, against all threats, from all directions. NATO’s goal: peace and security in Europe and North America.
Secretary General: NATO stands with Ukraine
Nov 15, 2021 · Ukrainian. NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg met with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba at NATO Headquarters on Monday (15 November 2021) to discuss the security situation in and around Ukraine. ''In recent weeks, we have seen large and unusual concentrations of Russian forces close to Ukraine’s borders,'' said the Secretary General.
NATO - 10 things you need to know about NATO
10 things you need to know about NATO. Collective defence: The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) was founded in 1949 and is a group of 32 countries from Europe and North America that exists to protect the people and territory of its members. The Alliance is founded on the principle of collective defence, meaning that if one NATO Ally is ...
NATO - Topic: NATO Standardization Office (NSO)
The NATO Standardization Office (NSO) initiates, coordinates, supports and administers NATO standardization activities, which are conducted under the authority of the Committee for Standardization (CS) -- the committee responsible for standardization policy. The NSO assists NATO’s Military Committee in developing military operational standards. These activities foster …
NATO - Topic: NATO's response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine
Oct 3, 2024 · NATO Library. NATO condemns in the strongest possible terms Russia's brutal and unprovoked war of aggression against Ukraine - which is an independent, peaceful and democratic country, and a close NATO partner. NATO and Allies continue to provide Ukraine with unprecedented levels of support, helping to uphold its fundamental right to self-defence.
NATO - Opinion: Joint press point by NATO Secretary General Jens ...
Dec 16, 2021 · NATO stands with Ukraine. All Allies support Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. And we do not recognise Russia’s illegal annexation of Crimea. Like all sovereign states, Ukraine has the right to defend itself, as enshrined in the United Nations Charter. NATO will continue to give you practical support.
NATO - News: Secretary General: NATO stands with Türkiye, …
Feb 16, 2023 · NATO stands with Türkiye, working to deploy temporary housing 15 Feb. 2023 The first shipment of approximately 600 containers is expected to arrive in the port of Iskenderun, Türkiye by the end of next week to facilitate the initial buildout of the semi-permanent housing.
NATO - Topic: Relations with Ukraine
Oct 3, 2024 · NATO stands in unwavering solidarity with the government and people of Ukraine in the heroic defence of their nation, their land and our shared values. The Alliance fully supports Ukraine’s inherent right to self-defence as enshrined in Article 51 of the United Nations Charter. Ukraine’s membership aspirations
Secretary General in Kyiv: NATO stands with Ukraine
Apr 20, 2023 · NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg visited Ukraine on Thursday (20 April 2023) for talks with President Zelenskyy and his government. Mr Stoltenberg underlined NATO’s enduring support for Ukraine as it continues to defend itself against Russia’s brutal war of aggression. “NATO stands with you today, tomorrow, and for as long as it takes,” said Mr …