P. Gajdoš: Slovakia stands behind its commitments from summits
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Slovakia stands behind its commitments from the previous summits, which is why it continues with its efforts to gradually increase its expenditure up to 2% of GDP on defence by 2024. This statement was made by Defence Minister Peter Gajdoš after the NATO Leaders Meeting in London.
Allies appreciated Slovakia doubling its spending on the modernization of armed forces. "Collective defence depends not only on solidarity and unity, but also on the readiness of each and every member for individual defence. That is why I am pleased that in the case of Slovakia we can boast of real results in building a modern, prepared and action-ready armed forces," said Defence Minister Peter Gajdoš.
Another important topic discussed was the support of NATO partners in building a stable security environment, especially with emphasis on Afghanistan where 51 SVK service personnel are currently deployed in support of the Resolute Support Mission. Leaders also agreed that NATO was a suitable platform for leading discussions on new technologies, especially when it comes to the 5G telecommunications networks.
During the meeting, NATO Heads of State and Government along with Defence and Foreign Affairs Ministers discussed adapting the Alliance to new threats and challenges in a changing security environment. They confirmed that space was an operational domain, while emphasising that NATO had no interest in militarising it.
The NATO Leaders Meeting in London marked the 70th anniversary of NATO and was, for the first time, attended by North Macedonia.
Allies appreciated Slovakia doubling its spending on the modernization of armed forces. "Collective defence depends not only on solidarity and unity, but also on the readiness of each and every member for individual defence. That is why I am pleased that in the case of Slovakia we can boast of real results in building a modern, prepared and action-ready armed forces," said Defence Minister Peter Gajdoš.
Another important topic discussed was the support of NATO partners in building a stable security environment, especially with emphasis on Afghanistan where 51 SVK service personnel are currently deployed in support of the Resolute Support Mission. Leaders also agreed that NATO was a suitable platform for leading discussions on new technologies, especially when it comes to the 5G telecommunications networks.
During the meeting, NATO Heads of State and Government along with Defence and Foreign Affairs Ministers discussed adapting the Alliance to new threats and challenges in a changing security environment. They confirmed that space was an operational domain, while emphasising that NATO had no interest in militarising it.
The NATO Leaders Meeting in London marked the 70th anniversary of NATO and was, for the first time, attended by North Macedonia.
