On Tuesday (26 November 2024), NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte addressed the sixth edition of the Atlantic Future Forum via video message. He outlined NATO's three main priorities in the run up to next Summit in The Hague: strengthening collective defence, stepping up support to Ukraine, and deepening partnerships.
"Russia's aggression is not contained to Ukraine. China, Iran and North Korea's destabilising actions have far-reaching implications. When aggressors are emboldened it threatens us all, no matter how large or small," the Secretary General said. "There is strength in numbers and value in building on a strong foundation, which is why we must continue to invest in NATO. A transatlantic future is the only way to ensure our freedom and security," he concluded.
The Forum was chaired by former UK Cabinet Secretary and National Security Advisor Lord Sedwill, and First Sea Lord Admiral Sir Ben Key. The event in London brings together senior leaders from the military, government, and academia to discuss a range of security challenges, this year highlighting the war against Ukraine, conflict in the Middle East, and security challenges in the Indo-Pacific.
