NATO invites Ukraine for Brussels Summit next week amid war with Russia
Since Russia`s war on Ukraine started, this is the second time that a NATO meeting is convened by the FMs of 30 NATO countries. An ‘extraordinary summit` of the alliance was convened on March 24 over the situation in Ukraine.
Mar 29, 2022, 22:04 PM IST
US-led NATO says clear pattern of China's authoritarian behaviour at home and bullying abroad
North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), the United States of America-led world's strongest military alliance, has expressed concerns over China's "authoritarian behaviour at home and increased assertiveness and bullying abroad". China has been facing the heat from every corner of the world for its role in the spread of coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic as well as its belligerent use of the military to try and alter borders on land as well as the sea and NATO's comment comes at a time when the Asian country is facing increased isolation.
Jun 30, 2020, 22:03 PM IST
NATO announces December summit in London
The choice of location has added symbolism, as Britain prepares to leave the European Union next month while asserting that it will retain a key role in the continent`s security.
Feb 06, 2019, 16:28 PM IST
North Korea a 'global threat', says NATO chief during Japan visit
NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg has called for tighter sanctions against North Korea during a visit to Japan.
Oct 30, 2017, 09:55 AM IST
NATO chief says Europe has interest in helping Afghanistan
NATO countries have strong reasons to maintain support for Afghanistan and will respond to U.S. President Trump's call for more troops and funding, the alliance`s Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said on Wednesday.
Sep 28, 2017, 07:07 AM IST
World is at its most dangerous point in a generation, warns NATO chief
Jens Stoltenberg, the head of North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO), has warned that the world is more dangerous today than it has been in a generation.
Sep 08, 2017, 23:41 PM IST
Russia ties most 'difficult' since Cold War: NATO
"I think (it) is correct to say that NATO`s relationship with Russia is more difficult than it has been any time since the end of the Cold War," Stoltenberg told CNN.
Aug 04, 2017, 00:20 AM IST
NATO requests more troops to reinforce Afghanistan mission
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg confirmed on Thursday that the Alliance had requested a few thousand more troops to increase its presence in Afghanistan.
Jun 29, 2017, 16:58 PM IST
No NATO combat role in Afghanistan: Jens Stoltenberg
NATO ended its longest-ever military operation in 2014 when it handed over frontline duties to the Afghan military and took on an advice and training mission, but recent Taliban gains have dented hopes of a quick end to the war.
Jun 29, 2017, 14:38 PM IST
What next in Afghanistan? Europe seeks US leadership
The United States wants to send 3,000-5,000 more troops to Afghanistan, and other NATO members might send around 1,200.
Jun 29, 2017, 13:37 PM IST
NATO mulls sending thousands more troops to Afghanistan
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said today that military chiefs wanted a few thousand more troops from the alliance to be deployed in Afghanistan to help combat Islamist insurgents.
May 10, 2017, 20:55 PM IST
Donald Trump praises China for abstaining from vote on Syria
President Donald Trump has praised China for its decision to abstain from voting on a UN Security Council resolution condemning last week's chemical attack on civilians in Syria, terming it an honour for the US.
Apr 13, 2017, 23:55 PM IST
US-Russia relationship may be at an all-time low: Donald Trump
America's relationship with Russia "may be at an all-time low", US President Donald Trump has said, but he hoped that it would be wonderful if the two countries got along.
Apr 13, 2017, 10:04 AM IST
NATO chief urges Germany to spend more on defence
Frankfurt: NATO head Jens Stoltenberg urged Germany on Tuesday to spend more on defence, touching on a sore point in German politics that has also inflamed relations with the United States.
Apr 04, 2017, 18:18 PM IST
US presses NATO allies on counter-terror, defense budgets
US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson today urged his NATO counterparts to boost their defense budgets and do more to combat extremists in Syria and Iraq.
Mar 31, 2017, 15:56 PM IST
NATO chief to visit US for first time since election of Donald Trump
NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg headed for Washington on Monday for the first time since US President Donald Trump was elected, holding talks with senior officials about defeating the Islamic State group, his office said.
Mar 20, 2017, 20:09 PM IST
Donald Trump urges NATO chief on 'encouraging' members to pay fair share
In a phone call with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday discussed ways to "encourage" other members of the alliance to pay their fair share, the White House said.
Feb 06, 2017, 12:48 PM IST
Donald Trump agrees to meet NATO leaders in Europe in May
President Donald Trump agreed to meet alliance leaders in Europe in May in a phone call on Sunday with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg that also touched on the separatist conflict in eastern Ukraine.
Feb 06, 2017, 08:51 AM IST
NATO sees sharp rise in state-backed cyber attacks: Stoltenberg
NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg on Thursday said the alliance is coming under an increasing number of state-sponsored cyber attacks as he called on the bloc to boost its online defence capabilities.
Jan 19, 2017, 18:02 PM IST
NATO confident of Trump leadership in alliance
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said on Friday, he was certain that Donald Trump as U.S. president will lead the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation and he is hoping to speak to the president-elect soon.
Nov 18, 2016, 17:01 PM IST
