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5 September 2025 Update NATO Secretary General hails Czechia’s strong contributions to Euro-Atlantic security, defence production and support to Ukraine NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte travelled to Czechia on 4 September 2025. He met Prime Minister Petr Fiala and discussed the implementation of decisions taken by Allied leaders at the NATO Summit in The Hague in June, to enhance defence spending and defence production and to continue supporting Ukraine. “Czechia is a staunch and reliable Ally, making important contributions to NATO's deterrence and defence,” the Secretary General said. “You have a strong defence industry, you contribute to NATO's Forward Land Forces, you have participated in NATO's Air Policing mission. So, Czechia knows what it means to stand by your Allies and NATO Allies stand with you,” he added. Read more NATO Secretary General meets President of Estonia, commends defence investment and support for Ukraine NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte and Estonian President Alar Karis met in Brussels on 3 September 2025 to discuss NATO’s ongoing support to Ukraine, deterrence and defence, and the implementation of key decisions from the NATO Summit in The Hague. Read more NATO Secretary General visits Luxembourg, recognising Alliance contributions and promoting Ukraine support NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte visited Luxembourg on 2 September 2025, meeting H.R.H. Grand Duke Henri, Prime Minister Luc Frieden, Minister of Defence Yuriko Backes and Chamber of Deputies President Claude Wiseler. “You are a key contributor to NATO’s innovation agenda... and invest in critical satellite capabilities,” Mr Rutte said, noting founding NATO member Luxembourg’s hosting of the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA), and investments in multinational capabilities such as the Multi Role Tanker Transport aircraft. Read more Deputy Secretary General affirms strong NATO support for Ukraine in Bled, Slovenia On 1 September 2025, NATO Deputy Secretary General Radmila Shekerinska participated in the Bled Strategic Forum. On the panel “Ukraine: Long Road to Peace,” she affirmed NATO’s continued support for Ukraine, as Allies work to ensure Ukraine can defend itself today and deter future aggression. Read more

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