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The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Republic of Türkiye have today signed a new Security and Defence Partnership at the NATO Summit in Ankara, marking a significant milestone in their strong strategic partnership. The Partnership reflects their shared determination as two major European NATO Allies to further strengthen and institutionalise their co-operation in response to the evolving Euro-Atlantic security environment. The Partnership will enable the UK and Türk…

The UK will lead a European initiative to step up funding for Deep Precision Strike capabilities across Europe as NATO leaders meet in Ankara today. Prime Minister Keir Starmer will convene around a dozen European partners at the Summit today to launch the new initiative, which is expected to announce that Allies will spend $50bn [£37bn] over the next 10 years to develop Deep Precision Strike capabilities to bolster defence and deterrence across the Alliance. The investment in long-range preci…

Ankara, July 8 (SANA)NATO leaders reaffirmed their commitment to the alliance’s principle of collective defense and pledged continued military support for Ukraine in the final declaration of the alliance’s summit, which concluded on Wednesday in Ankara. According to Agence France-Presse (AFP), the declaration stressed that an attack on one NATO member is considered an attack on all members, reaffirming the alliance’s unity, solidarity and collective strength. The statement saidNATOwould contin…

Ankara, July 8 (SANA)NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said on Wednesday that the outcomes of the alliance’s 36th summit in Ankara would strengthen NATO’s capabilities and reinforce allied unity. Speaking to reporters ahead of the summit’s main session, Rutte said the meetings held on Tuesday were successful and resulted in the announcement of several new agreements and commitments. He added the summit marks the implementation phase of goals agreed at the previousNATO summitin The Hague, parti…

For more convenient access to government’s news, you will be temporarily redirected to the previous version of the website. News will soon be available on this website as well. Kristen Michal: NATO Decisions in Ankara Will Make the Alliance Stronger and Estonia More Secure "The most important message from Ankara is that NATO remains united, the Allies are committed to collective defence, and that benefits us all. Europe is taking greater responsibility for its own security, and given Russia's …

The Prime Minister hosted the Prime Minister of The Netherlands, Rob Jetten, at the British Residence in Ankara this evening. The leaders began by discussing the new maritime partnership between the UK and The Netherlands, which they agreed would strengthen NATO and back UK shipbuilding. It was symbolic of the enduring and close relationship between the two countries, the Prime Minister added. Turning to shared global challenges, the Prime Minister thanked Prime Minister Jetten for The Nether…

The United Kingdom (UK) and the Kingdom of the Netherlands reaffirm the enduring strength of their defence partnership and their shared commitment to the security of the Euro-Atlantic area. The relationship is built on the foundations of Europe’s oldest integrated force, the 53-year-old UK-Netherlands Joint Amphibious Force. Grounded in a common commitment to NATO, International Law and European security, this partnership is a central pillar of both nations’ approach to deterrence, defence and c…

The Prime Minister hosted the Prime Minister of Norway Jonas Gahr Støre at the British Residence in Ankara today. Kicking off discussions, the leaders reflected on both the UK and Norway’s success in the FIFA World Cup. The Prime Minister underlined the strength of the UK team and said while the UK and Norway were close allies and friends, when it came to the match on Saturday all bets were off. Turning to the NATO Summit in Ankara, the leaders welcomed the strong unity among Allies ahead of t…

British and Dutch forces are set to be equipped with new amphibious transport ships under a new maritime partnership signed today (July 7). Based on a Dutch design, the ships will be built in UK shipyards alongside Dutch industry as part of a £2.4 billion deal, which is expected to support hundreds of high-skilled UK jobs. The new ships will form the backbone of a strengthened UK-Netherlands amphibious force, with each nation operating four vessels. At 160 metres long and 15,000 tonnes, the s…

Ankara, July 7 (SANA)Turkish Foreign Minister HakanFidansaid the NATO summit in Ankara will help shape the Euro-Atlantic security environment in the coming years and help the alliance adapt its structures to emerging challenges. In a post on X ahead of the 36th NATO summit, which opened inAnkaraon Tuesday and will run for two days, Fidan said Turkey is ready to host NATO members at a “critical moment” that will help determine the alliance’s future direction. Fidan said decisions taken at the s…

Today and tomorrow, Heads of State and Government of NATO Allies will gather in Ankara for the annual NATO Summit. The Summit builds on the commitments made at the 2025 NATO Summit in The Hague, where Allies reaffirmed their unwavering commitment to the security of Europe and North America and agreed to further increase defence spending. No country can guarantee its security alone. The challenges we face, demand collective answers: from Russia's ongoing war of aggression against Ukraine to inst…

For more convenient access to government’s news, you will be temporarily redirected to the previous version of the website. News will soon be available on this website as well. Kristen Michal ahead of the Ankara Summit: Europe must become stronger for NATO to remain strongPhoto: NATO “In the current security environment, the summit must send a clear message that NATO is united and strong. For NATO to remain strong, Europe must also become stronger, which means both increasing defence spending …

Ankara, July 7 (SANA)NATO leaders meeting inAnkaraon Tuesday announced major arms deals to demonstrate the alliance’s readiness to strengthen its defensive capabilities and meet Washington’s demands for increased military spending, while also pledging $140 billion in support for Ukraine, according to statements from alliance officials cited by Reuters and Anadolu Agency. Arms deals and defense industry push NATOSecretary-General Mark Rutte unveiled new initiatives during the Defense Industry F…