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Jens Stoltenberg: We are considering to further enhance our presence in the eastern part of the Alliance

25.01.22 13:50


We are considering to further enhance our presence in the eastern part of the Alliance, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, said at the press conference held with the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Finland, Pekka Haavisto and the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Sweden, Ann Linde.

 

“We are considering to further enhance our presence in the eastern part of the Alliance. This could include the deployment of additional NATO battlegroups.

These deployments are proportionate and in line with our international commitments. And they reinforce European security for all of us’, he said.

 

According to him, at the same time, NATO remains ready to continue dialogue with Russia.

 

“So NATO Allies are ready to engage in genuine dialogue and to seek constructive outcomes. And we will continue to consult with our key partners Finland and Sweden as we take this dialogue forward. But let me be clear: NATO will not compromise on core principles. We stand for the right of each nation to choose its own alliances. And NATO’s door remains open. While NATO cooperates closely with Finland and Sweden, we fully respect your strong and independent security policies. It is for Finland and Sweden alone to decide on your path. Not Russia. Not anyone else. Sovereign nations have the right to self-determination. NATO will always respect that. Others must respect that too,” said the Secretary General.

 

 

source: IPN 

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