I believe in the unity of Europe and the United States in NATO, because together we are stronger, said the Secretary General of the pact Jens Stoltenberg at today's commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the signing of the Washington Treaty, BTA reports.
Europe needs America for its security. Fair burden sharing is critical. Europe is spending more, and this year most allies will spend at least two percent of GDP on defense. North America also needs Europe. With NATO, the US has more friends and allies than any other great power. I do not believe in the independence of either the USA or Europe, added Stoltenberg at a ceremony at the headquarters of the alliance in Brussels.
NATO today is more united than ever. We helped spread peace, democracy and progress in Europe. From 12 founding countries, today the pact consists of 32 allies. It seems we are doing the right thing, he pointed out in his solemn speech.