Born, the new Secretary General Rutte spoke: “Ukraine remains a priority. Trump? “He was right about China.”

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“I can't wait to get started, thank you Jane for her friendship. Ukraine remains a priority for the Alliance. But also on defense and deterrence, we need to spend more. Moreover, we both believe that transatlantic ties are the foundation of NATO,” he said Mark Rutte, the new Secretary General of NATOThis was during joint statements with outgoing Secretary Jens Stoltenberg.

“It is difficult to distinguish between the three priorities. Ukraine is clearly at the top of the list, but we also need to do more in terms of collective defense and deterrence, we need to invest more and close the capability gaps and try to achieve all the goals set by NATO. Third, we must do more to ensure that we truly build on the NATO partnerships that have been established over the years, including in the Far East. “I think all of these things are equally important, but Ukraine is clearly at the forefront of our thoughts.”

Stoltenberg: “The coalition has changed, and with Rutte, it is in safe hands.”

“We have worked with Mark Rutte for many years, he knows NATO well and is well known throughout the alliance. Mark has the perfect background to become a great Secretary General. He was Prime Minister for 14 years, and led four different coalition governments. So he knows how to deliver To compromise, to create consensus. These are skills that are highly valued here at NATO. So, Mark, NATO will be in good hands with you at the helm and that makes it easier for me to leave the alliance, knowing that you will take on the role of Secretary General of NATO.

This was stated by the outgoing NATO Secretary General, Jens Stoltenberg, in a press interview with the new Secretary General, Mark Rutte. “NATO has changed, the world has changed, and Mark has been part of that change, as Prime Minister of the Netherlands. Welcome to NATO, my dear friend Mark.

Rutte: “Trump doesn’t scare me, he was right about China.”

“I'm not worried.” This was stated by Mark Rutte, the new Secretary General of NATO, during joint statements with Jens Stoltenberg, in response to a question about the result of the US elections. “I know both candidates well. “Trump encouraged us to spend more, which we did, and he also pressured us on China, and he was right.”