NATO chief departs to U.S. on emergency visit

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has departed to the United States on an emergency visit to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump, the alliance’s press service announced.

"On 21-22 October 2025, the NATO Secretary General, Mark, Rutte, will travel to Washington D.C. The Secretary General will meet U.S. President Donald Trump. There is no planned media opportunity," the alliance’s press service said.

Up until recently, the visit was not on the secretary general’s schedule.

NATO said the leaders are not expected to address the media.