NATO chief praises Estonia's contribution to alliance

Source: Xinhua   2017-03-09 23:35:03

BRUSSELS, March. 9 (Xinhua) -- NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg on Thursday thanked Estonia for its strong contribution to NATO at a press conference.

Welcoming Estonian Prime Minister Juri Ratas at NATO headquarters, Stoltenberg praised Estonia's contribution to NATO's mission in Afghanistan.

He said Estonia also played a key role in strengthening NATO's cyber defenses and led by example on defence spending.

They talked about the current security situation in Europe. "We also think it's a very important role that Estonia plays when it comes to strengthening NATO-EU cooperation," Stoltenberg said, referring to Estonia's presidency of the Council of EU later this year.

Stoltenberg voiced NATO's commitment to securing Estonia, saying that NATO allies have decided to enhance its forward presence in the three Baltic countries and Poland.

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NATO chief praises Estonia's contribution to alliance

Source: Xinhua 2017-03-09 23:35:03

BRUSSELS, March. 9 (Xinhua) -- NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg on Thursday thanked Estonia for its strong contribution to NATO at a press conference.

Welcoming Estonian Prime Minister Juri Ratas at NATO headquarters, Stoltenberg praised Estonia's contribution to NATO's mission in Afghanistan.

He said Estonia also played a key role in strengthening NATO's cyber defenses and led by example on defence spending.

They talked about the current security situation in Europe. "We also think it's a very important role that Estonia plays when it comes to strengthening NATO-EU cooperation," Stoltenberg said, referring to Estonia's presidency of the Council of EU later this year.

Stoltenberg voiced NATO's commitment to securing Estonia, saying that NATO allies have decided to enhance its forward presence in the three Baltic countries and Poland.

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