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PM call with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg: 12 March 2023

The Prime Minister spoke to NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg this morning.

This was published under the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government

The Prime Minister spoke to NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg this morning, before travelling to the United States to launch the next phase of the AUKUS nuclear submarine partnership.

He updated the Secretary General on the UK鈥檚 Integrated Review Refresh, due to be published tomorrow [13th March], which will set out the Government鈥檚 evolving global strategy in light of Russia鈥檚 invasion of Ukraine and growing international volatility and competition.

The Prime Minister also reaffirmed the UK鈥檚 intention to remain a leading contributor to NATO, recognising the importance of continuing to invest in collective Euro-Atlantic security. Secretary General Stoltenberg welcomed the valuable role of the United Kingdom as a staunch NATO ally.

The Prime Minister and Secretary General agreed to continue working together in the lead-up to the NATO Leaders鈥� Summit in Vilnius this June, to ensure the Alliance is addressing the threat on Europe鈥檚 eastern flank and is ready for the conflicts of the future.

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Published 12 March 2023