Papuashvili: Georgia meets all conditions for NATO membership
Tbilisi has announced that it has fulfilled all its obligations for joining the Alliance, adding that "the ball is now entirely in NATO's court."
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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.
NATO Secretary General names date of alliance summit in Turkey
NATO will hold its 2026 summit in the Turkish capital Ankara on July 7-8, the alliance’s secretary-general Mark Rutte said.
Turkish FM and NATO Secretary General discuss situation in Ukraine
The settlement of the Ukrainian conflict was the focus of a phone call between Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, a source in the Turkish foreign ministry said.
NATO chief considers Putin-Trump conversation 'good sign'
NATO believes that the phone conversation between Russian President Vladimir Putin and his U.S. counterpart Donald Trump is "a good sign," Secretary General Mark Rutte said. The NATO chief urged to be thankful for the …
Erdogan holds phone talks with NATO Secretary General
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has held a telephone conversation with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, the Turkish president's press service reported. The call addressed regional and global matters. Stating that …
NATO chief praises Putin-Trump phone call as 'successful'
The phone conversation between Russian President Vladimir Putin and his U.S. counterpart Donald Trump was a success, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte …
Pashinyan meets with NATO Secretary General in Davos
During his working visit to Switzerland, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan met with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, who gave a positive assessment of the results of the conversation.
NATO congratulates Georgia on New Year
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has conveyed New Year greetings to Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze. In an official letter …
Erdogan reaffirms commitment to unified and stable Syria
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan reaffirmed Ankara's commitment to Syria’s territorial integrity in a phone call with NATO Secretary …
NATO chief to visit Türkiye
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte will arrive in Türkiye's capital Ankara on November 24 to hold meetings with Turkish officials, the military bloc said. During his visit, the …
NATO names countries harmful to European security
Mark Rutte named countries that have a negative impact on European security. According to the NATO Secretary General, these countries include China.
Armenia declares common values with NATO
Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan has congratulated Mark Rutte on his appointment as NATO Secretary General. In the first place, the Armenian FM sent his sincere congratulations to Mark Rutte. …
Mark Rutte approved as NATO Secretary General
Ambassadors of 32 NATO countries have approved the candidacy of Mark Rutte, who lost the Dutch election for the post of prime minister, to serve as the alliance's chief for the next five years, the press service reported. …
Turkey needs assurances to back Rutte's NATO bid
Turkey wants reassurances from Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte before Ankara will approve his bid to be the next NATO chief, the sources said. …
Netherlands bans major public events until Sept. 1
The Netherlands extended by three months a ban on major public events, including professional sports and music festivals, until Sept. 1, Prime Minister Mark Rutte said. At the same time, Rutte said an “encouraging” …
Merkel calls for EU-wide climate neutrality
German Chancellor Angela Merkel called for the European Union to support ambitious targets for the entire 28-nation bloc to become climate neutral. Merkel made her appeal after she and members of her "climate …
EU recalls Moscow envoy over Skripal case
The European Union is recalling its ambassador from Moscow for consultations over the nerve gas attack against a former spy in Britain earlier this month, reinforcing a united stand with Prime Minister Theresa May against …
Is reformation period coming in EU?
Belgian Prime Minister Charles Michel, his Luxembourg counterpart Xavier Bettel and French President Emmanuel Macron are discussing the creation of "a coalition of goodwill" of …
Trump-Erdogan meeting to be turning point under either outcome
Turkish media in anticipation of the talks between the US and Turkish Presidents