During the NATO summit in Ankara, Mark Rutte referred to the issue of Poland's safety and the engagement of associate States in defence. erstwhile asked about the scale of the presence of allied troops in Poland, he stressed that Poland belongs to countries that are intensively developing and upgrading their armed forces.
You've actually achieved all the targets. You are presently reforming your armed forces. You know that the United States is powerfully active in Poland. We heard it from all crucial politician in the United States. “The NATO chief said.
At the same time, he added that NATO should consistently search to further strengthen its defence capabilities.
American expectations justified
Rutte besides referred to the function of the United States in NATO, ensuring that Washington remains full committed to the Alliance. However, he pointed out that he had been expecting European allies and Canada for years to increase their defence spending so that they were closer to the American level. According to him, this is simply a legitimate expectation, as US safety is closely linked to the stableness of Europe, the Atlantic and the Arctic.
The anticipation was and is that Europeans and Canadians will align their spending with the United States, which I believe – and many colleagues present in the Chamber – is entirely fair said Rutte.
NATO in the Face of Wars
NATO Secretary-General besides commented on the nightly attack by US forces on Iran. He estimated that U.S. actions were a legitimate consequence to Iran's ceasefire violations and erstwhile attacks on merchant ships in the Ormuz Strait. In his opinion, the United States' firm consequence was essential in the face of voltage escalation.
When asked about the message addressed to Russia and Vladimir Putin, Rutte stressed that NATO is purely defensive and is determined to defend all fragment of the territory of the associate States.
We're defensive, we'll never attack anyone. We will only defend our way of life, our democracy, our territory. So don't gag with us, don't play with us. He warned Rutte.
Representatives of Poland in Ankara
On Tuesday, the NATO summit began in Ankara. Poland is represented by president Karol Nawrocki and Deputy Prime Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz and Radosław Sikorski. The president is accompanied by the first woman Marta Nawrock.
