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France takes command of NATO Mission Iraq

1 month 1 week ago
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

1 month 1 week ago
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.

Bi-annual Familiarization Programme demonstrates NATO’s strong commitment and desire to working more closely with Partners

1 month 2 weeks ago
Brussels, NATO Headquarters, 7 to 11 May 2025 – 29 representatives from 19 partner nations participated in the 26th iteration of the NATO Partner Staff Officers' Familiarization Programme. The eight-day event, jointly organized by IMS Cooperative Security (CS) Division and SHAPE’s Partnership Directorate, introduced participants to NATO’s structure and opportunities for cooperation.