– The NATO summit is a historic and very substantial – he said Jens Stoltenberg asked for a summary of the two-day meeting of the alliance in Warsaw. He stressed that now decisions are made that affect the security of the entire alliance.
During the first session of Wise Warsaw summit confirmed the strengthening of the presence in the south-eastern part of NATO, announced preliminary operational readiness of missile defense, as well as recognized cyberspace as a new sphere of operations.
– Today, we have taken decisions that provide deterrence and defense of the XXI in. in the face of the challenges of twenty-first century. NATO answered quickly and with determination – said yesterday Jens Stoltenberg. These are the next steps taken by the NATO summit in Wales two years ago.
– decided on strengthening our military presence in the eastern part of the Alliance – said Stoltenberg. Four strong and multinational battalions will be deployed next year on a rotating basis in Poland, Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia. The important role of the Visegrad Group on the eastern flank
stressed that these decisions “show the strength of transatlantic ties and means that an attack on one NATO member is considered an attack on the whole alliance. ” The extended presence in the east last as long as it takes – assured the Secretary General of NATO.
At the top of the Warsaw also officially confirmed that Canada will be called. state framework, which is in charge, battalion in Latvia, Germany – Lithuania, United Kingdom – in Estonia, and the United States in Poland. According to Stoltenberg during the NATO summit also “virtually all countries,” the Alliance announced that in various forms will participate in strengthening the eastern flank. He did not, however, the details of these declarations. Read more about the locations of battalions NATO
On Friday, the Alliance also announced the initial operational capability of the missile defense system Aegis Ashore. – This means that the US warships stationed in Spain, radar installations in Turkey and interceptors in Romania are now able to work together under the command and control of NATO – said Stoltenberg.
According to diplomats in practice Friday’s decision means the official takeover by NATO from the US control component of the missile defense system, located in Romania, where he installed a battery of missiles the SM-3. Another base of the missiles produced in Poland, Redzikowo. – It is important that the system that we are building is completely focused on defense. It is designed as a shield against attacks from outside the Euro-Atlantic area and poses no threat to the Russian system of nuclear deterrence – said Stoltenberg.
NATO summit: Cyberspace new sphere of activity
Another decision of the NATO summit this recognition of cyberspace as a new sphere of operations. – We recognized cyberspace as a new sphere of operations, such as airspace, sea and land. This means better protection of our communications, our missions and operations, as well as more attention situated on exercises and planning in this area – said the secretary general of the Alliance. According to Stoltenberg this means that NATO is strengthening its collective defense in all areas. – Allies were also required to strengthen their own cyber defense and the exchange of information and best practices, – stressed the head of the Alliance.
on Friday, NATO countries also committed themselves to” strengthening their resilience “and to ensure” the right combination of capabilities to be able to respond to new challenges, including blended threats “- said Stoltenberg.
He added that a renewed commitment two years ago for the absence of a drop defense spending. Year 2015 was the first in many years, in which the overall defense spending in NATO countries increased slightly, and the estimates for 2016. Show a 3 percent increase in these expenses at the European members of NATO and Canada. – It’s the equivalent of $ 8 billion – pointed head of NATO – there is still a long way to go, but I believe that the trend reversed.
Barack Obama referred to the dispute over TK
– I expressed to President Andrew Duda our concern about certain actions and the stalemate in the field of Polish Constitutional Court. I pointed out that of course we respect the Polish sovereignty. I realize that the parliament is working on a law that is intended to regulate the matter, but as a friend and ally, I call on all parties to support democratic institutions in Poland – said Obama during a press conference after a meeting with Andrzej Duda.
– This is what makes us democracies, not just words written in the constitution or vote in elections, but also the institutions from which we depend every day. The rule of law, an independent judiciary and a free press – these are the values on which the United States very anxious. These are the values that lie at the heart of our alliance, lie at the heart of the North Atlantic Treaty. “These were the values that we celebrated two years ago on the Castle Square – he added.
Obama congratulated Poland 225th anniversary of the “oldest constitution in Europe.”
– This shows the long-term desire of the Polish nation and the desire for freedom and independence. in fact, after the “cold war” the birth of a new Polish democracy was an inspiration to people across Europe and around the world, including America – he stressed the president of the USA .
– progress Polish shown that democracy and pluralism are not unique only for one of our cultures and countries, these values are universal. This is a basic issue in American foreign policy – we are talking about these values around the world, even to our closest allies – said Obama. Węglarczyk: Barack Obama failed all
NATO troops will remain in Afghanistan
Representatives of the NATO member states they decided to extend the mission in Afghanistan beyond 2016 – announced on the second day of the NATO summit NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg. He added that the mission in this country will be implemented through a flexible regional model.
– Afghanistan still faces major challenges of instability and violence, hence our ongoing commitment to political, military and financial support is very important – rated Stoltenberg during Saturday’s press conference in Warsaw. He added that NATO forces will continue to train, advise and assist the security forces in Afghanistan.
Reported addition of three decisions taken by the representatives of the Alliance. – We decided to extend our mission (in Afghanistan) beyond the year 2016. It will be implemented through a flexible regional model – he said.
Stoltenberg added that additional planning for operations in this country, “scheduled for the coming months.” – We define the shape of our presence in 2017. – Said. – We received a very strong signal for the funding of the security forces in Afghanistan until 2020 – pointed out the head of the Alliance. – Also confirmed our support for long-term political partnership and cooperation tactical in Afghanistan – said Stoltenbrg.
– Our message it is clear – Afghanistan is not alone. We are committed for the long term – he concluded. “Do not repeat Iraq in Afghanistan” – read more about the NATO mission
AWACS for the coalition anti-ISIS, the new naval operation
NATO aircraft provide early warning and reconnaissance AWACS coalition combating the so-called. Islamic State; start a new mission in the Mediterranean – announced on Saturday at the NATO summit in Warsaw Secretary General of NATO, Jens Stoltenberg.
– we decided that we will provide direct support against the State Islamic. We agreed that the AWACS reconnaissance planes will provide direct support to coalition forces. This is a clear signal that we are determined to fight against terrorism – said the secretary general of the Alliance at a press conference.
the new NATO mission in the Mediterranean
Jens Stoltenberg said that NATO will begin a a new mission in the Mediterranean Sea – operation “Sea Guardian.” The basis for the operation “Sea Guardian” will be conducted in the Strait of Gibraltar mission code-named Active Endeavour, whose mission is to protect civilian ships by the terrorist attacks.
the head of NATO said the continuation of the training of Iraqi officers in Jordan and the start of training within Iraq. Soon to Baghdad you have to go the team preparing the mission. The Secretary General added that within the framework of NATO’s small and medium-sized countries will be able to support Iraq, because the Alliance easier to develop a legal framework for cooperation between allies and partners. He informed that the sending of a “significant number” of instructors declared Albania.
He also announced the creation of intelligence center in Tunisia, which will support special forces there, the continuation of extended cooperation with Jordan. He added that preparations are underway to support Libya, for example. In the fight against the so-called Islamic State.
Stoltenberg announced that the next NATO summit will be held in 2017. in the new headquarters in Brussels.
Support for Ukraine and condemnation of Russia
NATO summit confirmed support for Ukraine, its sovereignty and territorial integrity – informed the Secretary General of NATO Jens Stoltenberg. He added that NATO condemns the deliberate destabilization of the situation in the east of Ukraine by Russia
Meeting of the NATO-Ukraine Commission with the participation of Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko ended a two-day NATO summit in Warsaw.
– confirmed today, our continued support for Ukraine and expressed appreciation for Ukraine’s reform agenda “- said Stoltenberg at a press conference. He added that the Alliance does not recognize and will never recognize the illegal annexation of the Crimea by Russia.” We condemn the deliberate destabilization of the situation in the east of Ukraine – he added. According to Stoltenberg ceasefire in the east of Ukraine it is violated every day, often with the use of weapons, forbidden by the agreement with Minsk.
– We call on Moscow to stop the political, military and financial support for the separatists” to eastern Ukraine – said the head of NATO. – All parties must fully implement the agreement with Minsk and work towards a political solution to the conflict – he added.
Poroshenko said that the decision was made in Warsaw, which will allow Ukraine to get “enhanced partner status” NATO, indicating increased cooperation in the field of security. Kowal: Putin tries to present the summit as an offensive against Russia
Russia: media and parliament recognized the NATO summit as “anti-Russian”
The Russian state media reported upon NATO summit as directed against Russia. Deliberations in Warsaw criticized the heads of parliamentary committees on foreign affairs and defense, soberly commented Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov.
reactions Russian authorities to the summit were limited so far to Friday’s speech Pieskowa. Presidential spokesman assured that Russia is closely watching the summit and that he is “interested in cooperation, but only mutually beneficial and taking into account mutual interests.”
Direct relations with Warsaw broadcast news station Rossiya 24. in dealing with the first day of the summit on Friday determined the station it as “strongly anti-Russian”, exhibited some statements which she called “anti-Russian rhetoric”, accusing it especially the Baltic states and Poland. Read more in Onet!
(PAP / dp; RC)
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