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8 May 2026 Update NATO Secretary General attends the European Political Community Summit in Armenia On 4 May 2026, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte joined European leaders and partners for the European Political Community Summit in Yerevan to discuss shared security challenges. Read more NATO and Bosnia and Herzegovina discuss strengthening cooperation On 6 May 2026, NATO’s Deputy Secretary General Radmila Shekerinska met with the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina, who also participated in a meeting of the North Atlantic Council. Ms Shekerinska underlined NATO’s unwavering commitment to Bosnia and Herzegovina, and the importance that lasting peace and security in the country and stability across the Western Balkans have for security in the Euro-Atlantic area. She welcomed the useful exchange of views, and the continuation of a robust high-level dialogue between NATO and Bosnia and Herzegovina. Read more NATO Deputy Secretary General visits Athens to highlight the importance of a strong defence industry On 4-5 May 2026, NATO Deputy Secretary General Radmila Shekerinska visited Athens to highlight Greece’s valuable contributions to the Alliance. Delivering a keynote speech at Defence Exhibition Athens (DEFEA), Ms Shekerinska emphasised the role of industry in keeping NATO’s citizens safe. Read more NATO Allies test layered counter-drone defences in Romania in support of Eastern Sentry NATO Allies tested layered counter-drone defences in Romania this month to accelerate Integrated Air and Missile Defence (IAMD) integration, turning emerging technology into interoperable capability under realistic conditions. (Story courtesy Allied Air Command) Read more NATO concludes second iteration of Neptune Strike 2026 NATO successfully concluded the second iteration of its enhanced Vigilance Activity, Neptune Strike 26, on 30 April 2026. The activity showcased the dynamic integration of advanced maritime strike capabilities in a demanding, multi-domain environment. (Story courtesy Allied Joint Force Command Naples) Read more A Dutch soldier and a Norwegian soldier swap rations meals ready to eat | Army food taste test Norwegian soldier Nadia and Dutch soldier Arnold trade MREs in Lithuania — and things get unexpectedly real. Jelly bean debates, a pasta that "tastes like lasagne", and a Tikka Masala that wins everyone over. Watch Video Apply now for the NATO Young Professionals Programme (YPP) The deadline to apply is 31 May 2026. Watch Video 11 May 2026 NATO Secretary General to visit Montenegro On Tuesday, 12 May 2026, the NATO Secretary General, Mr Mark Rutte, will visit Podgorica, Montenegro. The Secretary General will meet the President, Mr Jakov Milatović, the Prime Minister, Mr Milojko Spajić, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ervin Ibrahimović, the Minister of Defence, Mr Dragan Krapović, and other officials. He will also engage with students at the Faculty of Political Sciences of the University of Montenegro. Media advisory 12:25 (CEST) Joint press conference by the NATO Secretary General with the Prime Minister of Montenegro Media coverageThe joint press conference will be streamed live on the NATO website, on NATO News on YouTube and also made available to EBU News Exchange. A transcript of the Secretary General’s press conference, as well as pictures, will be available on the NATO website. Video will be available for free download from the NATO Multimedia Portal after the event. For more information: For general queries: Contact the NATO Press Office Press Release 11 May 2026 NATO Secretary General to attend the B9 Summit in Bucharest On 12-13 May 2026, the NATO Secretary General, Mr Mark Rutte, will visit Bucharest, Romania, to attend the B9 Summit, hosted by Romania and co-chaired by Poland. Media advisory 16:00 (CEST) Joint press statements by the NATO Secretary General with the President of Romania and the President of Poland. Media coverageThe event will be streamed live on the NATO website, on NATO News on YouTube and will be made available to EBU News Exchange. A transcript of the Secretary General’s remarks, as well as pictures, will be available on the NATO website. Video will be available for free download from the NATO Multimedia Portal after the event. For more information: For general queries: Contact the NATO Press Office Participation du secrétaire général de l’OTAN au sommet du groupe des « neuf de Bucarest » (B9), qui se tiendra à Bucarest Les 12 et 13 mai 2026, le secrétaire général de l’OTAN, Mark Rutte, se rendra à Bucarest (Roumanie), où il participera au sommet des B9, qui se tiendra à l’invitation de la Roumanie et qui sera coprésidé par la Pologne. Note aux médias 16h00 (CEST) Point de presse conjoint du secrétaire général de l’OTAN, du président roumain et du président polonais. Couverture médiasL’événement sera retransmis en direct sur le site web de l’OTAN et sur la chaîne YouTube « NATO News » et pourra également être suivi par l’intermédiaire du service News Exchange de l’UER. Le texte de l’intervention du secrétaire général ainsi que des photos seront publiés sur le site web de l’OTAN. Un enregistrement vidéo pourra être téléchargé gratuitement sur le portail multimédia de l’OTAN après l’événement. Pour plus d’informations Questions d’ordre général : formulaire de contact du Service Presse de l’OTAN

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