During a special session of the North Atlantic Council, Mr Jens Stoltenberg formally passed the reins to Mr Mark Rutte, who expressed gratitude for the trust placed in him by NATO Allies. “It is a great honour to be here and to take up the position of NATO Secretary General,” he declared. Rutte’s vision for the Alliance focuses on three pivotal priorities that will shape NATO’s future.
The first priority outlined by Secretary General Rutte is the need to keep NATO strong and ensure the effectiveness and credibility of its defences against evolving threats. This mission resonates deeply with NATO Allied Command Transformation, which is committed to cultivating innovation and modernization within NATO forces.
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