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5 April 2024 Update Foreign Ministers mark NATO’s 75th anniversary, meet with Ukraine, Indo-Pacific partners, European Union Foreign Ministers concluded two days of talks in Brussels on 4 April 2024 with a meeting of the NATO-Ukraine Council, and another meeting with Indo-Pacific partners and the European Union. Thursday marked 75 years since NATO’s founding. Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg welcomed the landmark, saying: "since 1949, we have been the strongest and most successful alliance in history." READ MORE Secretary General welcomes Ukraine’s Foreign Minister to NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg welcomed Ukrainian Minister Dmytro Kuleba to NATO Headquarters on 4 April 2024 for the meeting of the NATO-Ukraine Council at the level of Foreign Ministers. READ MORE NATO marks 75th anniversary as Foreign Ministers meet in Brussels Foreign Ministers gathered at NATO Headquarters on 4 April 2024 to mark 75 years since the signing of the Alliance’s founding document, the North Atlantic Treaty. Since 1949, the Alliance has ensured peace, democracy and prosperity for its members, now counting 32 Allies and one billion people on both sides of the Atlantic. This year’s NATO Day comes just weeks after Sweden joined as the 32nd member of the Alliance. READ MORE Secretary General commends United States for leadership in NATO, support to Ukraine Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg welcomed US Secretary of State Antony Blinken to NATO Headquarters on 3 April 2024, at the start of a two-day meeting of Foreign Ministers. The Secretary General thanked Mr Blinken for his leadership and the United States’ commitment to NATO, as well as the US’ vital support to Ukraine.  READ MORE Foreign Ministers agree to move forward with planning for a greater NATO role in coordinating aid to Ukraine Foreign Ministers met in Brussels on 3 April 2024 for the first of two days of meetings to mark NATO’s 75th anniversary and prepare for the Washington Summit in July. This was also the first meeting of NATO Foreign Ministers with Sweden participating as a full member. READ MORE NATO Through Time history podcast launches for NATO’s 75th anniversary Welcome to the NATO Through Time podcast! This podcast dives deep into NATO’s history, reflecting on how the past influences the present – and future – of the longest-lasting alliance in history. READ MORE Meet Oana Lungescu, the longest-serving and first woman NATO Spokesperson In 2010, Oana Lungescu became the first woman, first former journalist and first person born in the former Eastern Bloc to take up the position of NATO Spokesperson. Over her 13-year tenure, Oana served two Secretaries General and oversaw the Alliance’s communications at significant milestones in Euro-Atlantic security. But how did Oana’s childhood in communist Romania impact her journey to NATO? What did the fall of the Berlin Wall mean for her? And how has NATO’s relationship with Russia evolved during her tenure? READ MORE NATO’s Digital Time Capsule: join us in preserving NATO’s legacy For its 75th anniversary, NATO has launched a digital time capsule. The Alliance is collecting artefacts from 2024 to capture moments of the present and messages for the future. READ MORE 'The Best of Taste': NATO’s first cookbook Do you want to dine like a Dutch Queen, imbibe like an Icelandic President, or graze like General Dwight D. Eisenhower? To discover the Alliance's top culinary secrets, dive deeper into the history of 'The Best of Taste': NATO's first cookbook, which was published in 1957. A gem of culinary diplomacy during the Cold War, it offers a glimpse into the national cuisines of NATO members at the time, highlighting the diverse flavours of the transatlantic Alliance. READ MORE NATO Through The Years | NATO Documentary | 2024 NATO is the world’s most successful political-military alliance. Over 75 years, it has managed to withstand challenges, expand its roles and mission and even grow significantly in size. But how has it persisted so long, and how has time and tribulation changed the organisation? WATCH HERE

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e NATO’s quick-reaction force trains in Poland By road, rail, sea and air – NATO’s quick-reaction force was tasked with making its way to Poland as part of Steadfast Defender 2024, NATO’s biggest exercise in decades. NATO’s Very High Readiness Joint Task Force (VJTF) is currently led by the United Kingdom and includes military personnel from eight other NATO Allies – Albania, Hungary, Latvia, North Macedonia, Poland, Romania, Spain and Türkiye. Troops from these countries practised rapid deployment as part of exercise Brilliant Jump 2024, making their way to training grounds in Poland in a matter of days. Once there, they took part in the Polish-led exercise Dragon 2024, which tasked the quick-reaction forces with repelling a simulated invasion. The drills were part of exercise Steadfast Defender 2024. Involving 90,000 forces from all 32 Allies, the exercise is testing NATO’s new regional defence plans with personnel practising rapid deployment and combat in both Norway and Poland. Steadfast Defender 2024 runs from January to May 2024. Click here to download the video. You can also watch the video on YouTube. Click here for the b-roll of NATO's VJTF working together during exercise Brilliant Jump 24. You can also click here for more information on exercise Steadfast Defender 2024. Secretary General welcomes NATO’s partnership with Bosnia and Herzegovina, calls for unity and continued reforms Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg welcomed the Chairman of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Denis Bećirović, to NATO Headquarters on Monday (8 April 2024) to discuss regional security issues and furthering the country’s partnership with NATO. Mr Stoltenberg emphasised that NATO strongly supports Bosnia and Herzegovina’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. He outlined that NATO’s commitment to Bosnia and Herzegovina includes support to the country’s security reform efforts via the NATO Headquarters in Sarajevo, and strengthening capabilities through a Defence Capacity Building package. He added that NATO continues to support the EU-led Operation Althea to maintain a safe and secure environment. Click here to download the joint press conference by the NATO Secretary General and the Chairman of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina followed by a Q&A session. Webstory, transcript and photos are available on the NATO website. NATO Foreign Ministers meet with Ukraine, the Indo-Pacific partners and the European Union NATO Foreign Ministers concluded two days of talks in Brussels on Thursday (4 April 2024) with a meeting of the NATO-Ukraine Council, and another meeting with Indo-Pacific partners and the European Union.  Speaking at the end of the ministerial, Mr Stoltenberg welcomed that Allies continue to step up with new support to Ukraine. Foreign Ministers also discussed the global implications of Russia’s war against Ukraine, including support for Moscow from China, North Korea and Iran. Allies were joined by Indo-Pacific partners Australia, Japan, New Zealand, and the Republic of Korea, as well as the European Union. Click here to download the press conference by NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg following the second day of the meetings of NATO Ministers of Foreign Affairs in Brussels. Click here for all the video content from the meetings, including arrivals, doorsteps by Ministers, opening remarks, family portrait and bilateral meetings. Transcripts and photos are available on the NATO website.

Press Release 8 April 2024

NATO Deputy Secretary General to visit the United Kingdom On 9 and 10 April 2024, the NATO Deputy Secretary General, Mr Mircea Geoană, will travel to the United Kingdom. On 9 April, Mr Geoană will visit NATO Allied Maritime Command (MARCOM) in Northwood, where he will meet MARCOM’s commander, Vice Admiral Mike Utley.  At the Ministry of Defence, in London, he will meet with the Minister for Defence Procurement, Mr James Cartlidge. On 10 April, the Deputy Secretary General will have a meeting with the United Kingdom’s National Security Advisor, Sir Tim Barrow. There will be no media opportunity. For more information: For general queries: Contact the NATO Press Office

Press Release 5 April 2024

NATO Secretary General meets the President of Finland On Wednesday, 10 April 2024, the NATO Secretary General, Mr Jens Stoltenberg, will receive the President of Finland, Mr Alexander Stubb, at the NATO Headquarters. Media advisory 14:30 (CEST)   Joint press conference by the Secretary General and the President of Finland Media coverage Media representatives who are annually accredited to NATO in 2024 can cover the press event in person. Media without permanent accreditation who are interested in covering the event should email NATOAccreditations@HQ.NATO.INT. The event will be streamed live on X @NATOPress and on the NATO website. A transcript of the Secretary General’s remarks, as well as photographs, will be on the NATO website. Video can be download for free from the NATO Multimedia Portal after the event. For more information: Contact the NATO Press Office

9 April 2024

NATO Secretary General meets the President of Slovakia On Wednesday, 10 April 2024, the NATO Secretary General, Mr Jens Stoltenberg, will receive the President of Slovakia, Ms Zuzana Čaputová, at NATO Headquarters. There will be no media opportunity. Photographs will be available on the NATO website after the event. For more information: Contact the NATO Press Office