6 hours agoIncreasing defence spending, British prime minister to meet with NATO chief
Periskopi(a year ago)
(a year ago)British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer will hold a face-to-face meeting with NATO chief Mark Rutte in London next week. According to foreign media, the prime minister's spokesman said: “can expect the prime minister to raise the issue of how we can make sure all allies fulfill their [...] promises.
According to foreign media, the prime minister's spokesman said: “can expect the prime minister to raise the issue of how we can make sure all allies fulfill their stated promises in support of our collective defence, to keep people safe. ”
The spokesman continued: “Ven to recognise the history of the United Kingdom in spending and in fact our contribution to NATO, both in terms of our spending and our abilities. ”
It is thought that Rutte is encouraging NATO members to pledge to spend 3.5% of GDP for the military and 1.5% for measures related to defence and security.
Starmer has so far said only that the country hopes to reach 3% for defence during the next Parliament, after reaching 2.5% by 2027. /Periscope/
