
Commander of NATO Mission Iraq highlights continued cooperation with Iraq
The Commander of NATO Mission Iraq (NMI), Major General Christophe Hintzy, from France, met with the NATO Secretary General and Ambassadors of all NATO Allies and partners contributing troops to NMI, today (29 October 2025), at NATO Headquarters.
Secretary General addresses first NATO Biotech Conference
On Tuesday (28 October), NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte addressed NATO’s first Biotechnology Conference. The event, hosted by Belgium, brought together over 300 Allied participants from industry, academia, government and the innovation community. In his address, the Secretary General welcomed the conference as “a meaningful step” to enhance collaboration and harness the potential of biotechnology.
NATO Secretary General to meet the Prime Minister of Belgium
On Tuesday, 28 October 2025, the NATO Secretary General, Mr Mark Rutte, will meet the Prime Minister of Belgium, Mr Bart de Wever.
NATO Assistant Secretary General for Political Affairs and Security Policy visits Geneva
On 23-24 October [2025], NATO’s Assistant Secretary General for Political Affairs and Security Policy, Ambassador Boris Ruge, travelled to Switzerland to conduct high-level talks. The trip was his first visit to the NATO Liaison Office (NLO) to the international organisations in Geneva since its opening in August 2024.
Request for assistance by the Armed Forces of Ukraine (Support Forces Command): emergency response
The Armed Forces of Ukraine (Support Forces Command) have issued a request for international assistance via NATO’s emergency response mechanism, the Euro-Atlantic Disaster Response Coordination Centre.
Participation by the NATO Secretary General in a meeting of leaders on Ukraine
On 24 October 2025, the NATO Secretary General, Mr Mark Rutte, will travel to London, United Kingdom, to participate in a meeting of the Coalition of the Willing co-hosted by the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Sir Keir Starmer and the President of France, Mr Emmanuel Macron.
Secretary General in Washington highlights support for Ukraine
On 21-22 October 2025, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte visited Washington D.C. where he met with the President of the United States, Mr Donald J Trump to discuss NATO’s support for securing an end to the war against Ukraine and a just and lasting peace.
NATO Secretary General to visit United States of America (UPDATE)
On 21-22 October 2025, the NATO Secretary General, Mark, Rutte, will travel to Washington D.C.
NATO Deputy Secretary General visits the Republic of Korea
On Tuesday (21 October), NATO Deputy Secretary General Radmila Shekerinska concluded a two-day visit to Seoul.
NATO Deputy Secretary General to visit the Republic of Korea
From 19 to 21 October, the NATO Deputy Secretary General, Ms Radmila Shekerinska, will visit Seoul, Republic of Korea.
NATO Defence Ministers focus on deterrence, counter-drone initiatives, defence investment, and support to Ukraine
NATO Defence Ministers concluded their first meeting since the Summit in The Hague on Wednesday 15th of October.
NATO Allies cooperate on next-generation training capability
On Wednesday (15 October), 13 Allies (Canada, Czechia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Türkiye and the United Kingdom) agreed to initiate the development of a multinational simulated training capability.
NATO welcomes Lieutenant General Brooks as the new Deputy Chair of the Military Committee
Brussels, NATO HQ, 13 October – Lieutenant General Winston P. Brooks began his tenure as the newest Deputy Chair of the NATO Military Committee (DCMC).
Secretary General in Slovenia: NATO is stepping up
On Monday (13 October 2025), NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte visited Ljubljana, Slovenia, where he addressed the 71st Annual Session of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly.
NATO’s annual nuclear exercise Steadfast Noon begins
On Monday (13 October 2025), NATO began its annual nuclear deterrence exercise Steadfast Noon. The exercise is a long planned, routine training activity and part of NATO’s broader efforts to maintain readiness and ensure transparency around its nuclear posture. It is not linked to any current world events, and no live weapons are used.
NATO Ambassadors visit SHAPE
On 9 October 2025, the Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR) General Alexus G. Grynkewich hosted a visit of NATO Ambassadors to Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE) in Mons, Belgium.
NATO Secretary General attends the 71st Annual Session of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly in Ljubljana
On Monday, 13 October 2025, the NATO Secretary General, Mr Mark Rutte will attend the 71st annual session of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly in Ljubljana, Slovenia.
NATO Secretary General at Cyber Defence Conference 2025: “No one stands alone in NATO”
In a video address to NATO’s annual Cyber Defence Conference on Thursday (9 October), NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte emphasised the importance of NATO and Allies continuing to grow stronger in the digital world.
NATO Deputy Secretary General to visit France
On 9 - 10 October 2025, the NATO Deputy Secretary General, Ms Radmila Shekerinska, will visit Airbus in Toulouse, France.
Romania hosts NATO-Industry Forum 2025
The next edition of the NATO-Industry Forum will take place in Bucharest on 5-6 November 2025.
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