NATO Secretary General, Press Conference at Foreign Ministers Meeting, 03 APR 2024

Press conference by NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg following the meetings of NATO Ministers of Foreign Affairs, 3 April 2024.
🗣 | NATO Secretary General:
Good afternoon.
We have just concluded a meeting of NATO Foreign Ministers -
The first ever with Sweden as a full member of the Alliance.
Together, we addressed preparations for the Washington Summit in July.
Starting with Ukraine.
This is a critical moment.
The people of Ukraine continue to defend their country with skill and bravery.
The Ukrainians have shown - time and time again - that they are capable.
Ukraine has recaptured half of the territory that Russia initially seized.
In the Black Sea, Ukraine has pushed back the Russian fleet, enabling the continued export of grain to world markets.
The Ukrainians are not running out of courage, they are running out of ammunition.
We need to step up now to ensure our support is built to last.
So in our meeting today, we discussed how to put our support on a firmer and more enduring basis for the future.
All Allies agree on the need to support Ukraine in this critical moment.
There is a unity of purpose.
Today Allies have agreed to move forward with planning for a greater NATO role in coordinating security assistance and training.
The details will take shape in the weeks to come.
But make no mistake.
Ukraine can rely on NATO support now, and for a long haul.
Tomorrow we will meet with Minister Kuleba in the NATO-Ukraine Council.
Together we will discuss Ukraine’s current and longer-term needs.
Today, Ministers also addressed security challenges in our Southern neigbourhood.
Including the enduring threat of terrorism.
Last October, I appointed an independent Group of Experts to review NATO’s approach to our Southern neighbours.
Ministers have discussed the Group’s findings. And Heads of State and Government will consider concrete proposals at the Summit in Washington.
Tomorrow I will chair a meeting of Foreign Ministers with our Indo-Pacific partners Japan, the Republic of Korea, Australia, and New Zealand, together with the European Union.
We will discuss how to enhance our practical cooperation, as well as the global implications of the war against Ukraine.
Russia is receiving support for its war of aggression from China, North Korea and Iran.
As authoritarian powers increasingly align, it is important that like-minded nations around the world stand together.
To defend a global order ruled by law, not by force.
Tomorrow marks NATO’s 75th anniversary.
As we face a more dangerous world, the bond between Europe and North America has never been more important.
As we prepare for an historic Summit in Washington,
NATO will continue to support Ukraine.
We will continue to strengthen our Alliance. And we will continue to work with our partners across the globe for peace and security.
With that, I am ready to take your questions.
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Thank You, Secretary General Stoltenberg.

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Great speech Secretary General. We are stronger working together and supporting Ukraine

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[@alankelland4503]

If only the world had another 100 leaders half as good as this bloke. Capable, professional and down to earth with his explanations . NATO needs to deal with blocking votes like Hungary and Turkey and advocate for more of a 90 % majority.

[@MTMF.london]

It's pointless to ask the NATO SG what he thinks of US government's position on support as regards Israel and Ukraine. Stoltenberg is not in the position to dictate the direction of what political policies US should take on any of their allies or enemies.

[@simoncorona4864]

I'll take good over evil anytime.