1 SECURITY, PEACE, DEMOCRACY AND HUMAN RIGHTS
Explosions have rocked Kyiv, but with support, Ukraine has retaken half the territory captured by Russia in 2022 and inflicted heavy losses on the Russian military
The G7 Apulia Summit and the NATO Washington Summit are opportunities to demonstrate our steadfast – and shared – commitment to democracy at a time when we face greater security threats than we have for generations
Standing together in a more dangerous world
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or 75 years, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization has ensured the security of Europe. Over the past decade, NATO has undertaken a profound transformation, and has become stronger and more united along the way. But today, we face greater security threats than we have for generations. It is vital that countries that share the same values – a commitment to freedom, democracy and the rule of law – work together to maintain the international rules-based system that has ensured peace and prosperity for billions of people for so many decades.
NATO is a regional alliance but we face global challenges, including increasing competition from authoritarian states, such as Russia and China. China does not share our values. It challenges our interests, and Beijing is increasingly aligned with Moscow. We must manage the risks and prepare for enduring competition. At the same time, we must face the ongoing threats of terrorism, cyberattacks and climate change. If we are to maintain our security, protect democracy and maintain a global system based on rules and international law, it is essential that NATO
By Jens Stoltenberg , secretary-general, NATO
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G7 ITALY: THE APULIA SUMMIT — 2024
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