NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte had a first telephone conversation with the new US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, which discussed important global issues, including Ukraine, Russia and China. Rutte reported this on his social network page .
Rutte emphasized the importance of cooperation between NATO and the US in resolving international security issues. In particular, he focused on priorities such as the support of Ukraine in the face of Russia's aggression and counteracting China's growing influence. The NATO Secretary General expressed his hope for close cooperation with Rubio in these areas, noting the importance of collective efforts to strengthen safety at the global level.
Rutte also emphasized the need to increase defense expenditures in Europe and to strengthen transatlantic defense production. According to him, these steps contribute to increased defense and strengthening of unity among NATO allies, making the Alliance more strong and capable of resisting modern threats.
