Chair of the NATO Military Committee attends the 18th Balkan Countries Chief of Defence Conference in Istanbul
The Chair of the NATO Military Committee (CMC), attended the 18th Balkan Countries CHODs Conference in İstanbul. Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone’s first appearance at this forum marks also his first visit to Türkiye.
NATO Secretary General welcomes Icelandic Prime Minister to NATO Headquarters
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte met Icelandic Prime Minister Kristrún Frostadóttir in Brussels on Wednesday (28 May 2025) to discuss Iceland’s contributions to the Alliance, support to Ukraine, and preparations for the NATO Summit in The Hague.
NATO and the European Union unite for Ukraine at a NAC - PSC meeting
On Wednesday 28 May [2025], at the Egmont Palace in Brussels, NATO Deputy Secretary General Radmila Shekerinska, together with the Chair of the Political and Security Committee of the European Union, Delphine Pronk, led an informal meeting of the North Atlantic Council and the Political and Security Committee, focusing on Ukraine. Senior political and military figures, and representatives of every Allied nation and EU member state also took part.
Statement of solidarity by the North Atlantic Council concerning the malicious cyber activities against the Czech Republic
2025 Multi-Domain Operations Conference: Driving Success Across All Domains
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Senior officials from NATO Allies and partners gather for NATO’s first Southern Neighbourhood Security Dialogue
NATO’s Special Representative for the Southern Neighbourhood, Javier Colomina, convened NATO’s first Southern Neighbourhood Security Dialogue of Senior Officials, which was held yesterday (27 May 2025), at the NATO Joint Force Command in Naples (Italy).
NATO strengthens cooperation with industry to protect critical undersea infrastructure
NATO’s Critical Undersea Infrastructure Network met in Karlskrona, Sweden, on Monday and Tuesday (26-27 May 2025), bringing together civilian and military authorities, industry partners, and experts from across the Alliance to deepen cooperation in protecting cables and pipelines that underpin global connectivity and energy security.
Secretary General thanks NATO parliamentarians for key role in strengthening the Alliance
On Monday (26 May 2025), Secretary General Mark Rutte visited Dayton, Ohio to participate in the NATO Parliamentary Assembly (NPA) Spring Session. The Secretary General highlighted the NPA’s role in transatlantic cooperation and previewed the priorities for the Summit in The Hague in June.
NATO Secretary General meets the Prime Minister of Iceland
On Wednesday, 28 May 2025, the NATO Secretary General, Mr Mark Rutte, will receive the Prime Minister of Iceland, Ms Kristrún Frostadóttir, at NATO Headquarters, in Brussels.
Deputy Chair of the NATO Military Committee participates in NATO Parliamentary Assembly Spring Session in Dayton, Ohio, US
Dayton, Ohio, 22 May 2025 - The Deputy Chair of the NATO Military Committee, Lieutenant General Andrew M. Rohling, participated in the Public Forum of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly Spring Session, on Thursday, 22nd May. LTG Rohling intervened in a panel discussion on how to bolster the defence industrial base across Europe and North America.
The NATO International Military Staff hosts the EU Military Staff for the 23rd IMS-EUMS Directors General Conference
Brussels, NATO HQ, 23 May - The Director General of the NATO International Military Staff (DGIMS), Lieutenant General Janusz Adamczak, welcomed the Director General of the European Union Military Staff (DGEUMS), Lieutenant General Michiel van der Laan, to NATO HQ, for the biannual IMS-EUMS Directors General Conference.
NATO Science for Peace and Security Programme launches new call for research proposals
The NATO Science for Peace and Security (SPS) Programme promotes dialogue and practical cooperation between Allies and NATO partners based on scientific research, technological innovation and knowledge exchange. The Programme aims to strengthen the Alliance to meet the challenges of today and tomorrow, and it is pleased to announce a new call for research proposals.
NATO’s Special Representative for the Southern Neighbourhood visits Geneva to strengthen partnerships and multilateral dialogue
NATO’s Special Representative for the Southern Neighbourhood, Mr. Javier Colomina, conducted a high-level visit to Geneva on 22-23 May 2025 – the first by a NATO Senior official since the opening of the NATO Liaison Office to the International Organisations in Geneva in August 2024. His visit underscored NATO’s commitment to dialogue, multilateralism and cooperative security with its partners in the Southern Neighbourhood, ahead of the NATO Summit in The Hague, this June.
NATO Secretary General attends the 2025 Spring Session of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly in Dayton
On 25 and 26 May 2025, the NATO Secretary General, Mr Mark Rutte, will take part in the 2025 Spring Session of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly (NPA) in Dayton, United States.
Allies review progress with NATO cyber defence pledge, identify next steps to increase cyber resilience
On 20-21 May 2025, NATO Allies and several Partner nations met in Poland for NATO’s annual Cyber Defence Pledge Conference.
Strengthening NATO-Ukraine Cooperation Through Coordinated Learning
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NATO Secretary General visits Norway’s High North in preparation for the Summit in The Hague
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte visited northern Norway on Thursday (22 May 2025), where he met Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide, and Minister of Defence Tore Sandvik. The Secretary General also observed a demonstration of NATO’s multidomain capabilities in the High North.
France takes command of NATO Mission Iraq
On Thursday 22 May, Major General Christophe Hintzy from France assumed command of NATO Mission Iraq, at a change of command ceremony in Baghdad. He succeeds Lieutenant General Lucas Schreurs from the Netherlands, who had been in post since May 2024. The ceremony was attended by Iraqi officials, Ambassadors from Allied and partner countries, NATO officials, and other representatives from the international community in Baghdad.
NATO Secretary General meets with Dutch Prime Minister
On Wednesday (21 May 2025), NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte welcomed the Prime Minister of the Netherlands, Dick Schoof to NATO Headquarters. The leaders held productive discussions on boosting defence spending, support for Ukraine and the upcoming NATO Summit in The Hague.
NATO Secretary General commends Czechia’s commitment to a stronger, fairer and more lethal Alliance
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte welcomed Czech President Petr Pavel to NATO Headquarters on Wednesday (21 May 2025) to discuss preparations for the upcoming NATO Summit in The Hague.