LONDON
On Tuesday, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced the formation of a new high-level task force aimed at enhancing cooperation between NATO and the EU.
This meeting in Brussels marked the first since Rutte took office on October 1, where they emphasized the importance of a strong strategic partnership between the two organizations.
In a joint statement, they noted that in an increasingly perilous world, this collaboration is essential to promote and protect peace, freedom, and prosperity.
The task force will focus on reinforcing existing EU-NATO cooperation and addressing “evolving threats and challenges.” Planning for the inaugural meeting is expected to commence in the coming weeks.
Regarding the ongoing war in Ukraine, the statement highlighted it as the “single biggest threat” to peace and security in Europe. They also flagged the reported deployment of North Korean troops to Russia as a “significant escalation” and a “serious threat” to European security and global peace.
Rutte confirmed on Monday that North Korean military units have been sent to Russia, specifically to the Kursk region.
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