To do all this, we need to invest more in defence. So leaders endorsed a new Defence Production Action Plan.Īnd generate investment and production capacity. Robust deterrence and defence requires a robust industrial base. Under our new plans, NATO aims to have 300,000 troops at high readiness, including substantial air and naval power.
These are designed to counter the two main threats we face: We also made it clear that we will issue an invitation for Ukraine to join NATO when Allies agree and conditions are met.Īnd a clear path towards its membership in NATO.Īllies have also approved the most comprehensive defence plans since the end of the Cold War. This will change Ukraine’s membership path from a two-step process to a one-step process. Third, we reaffirmed that Ukraine will become a member of NATO.Īnd agreed to remove the requirement for a Membership Action Plan. To help rebuild Ukraine’s security and defence sector.Īnd to cover critical needs like fuel, demining equipment, and medical supplies.Ī forum for crisis consultations and decision-making.Īnd I look forward to having the inaugural meeting of the Council tomorrow with President Zelenskyy. To enable the transition from Soviet-era to NATO standards, training and doctrines. Today, Allies have agreed a package of three elements to bring Ukraine closer to NATO.įirst, a new multi-year assistance programme for Ukraine. With more ammunition, more modern equipment, and more training to the Ukrainian forces. Since we last met a year ago at our Madrid Summit, NATO Allies have delivered unprecedented support to Ukraine. We welcomed Finland as a full-fledged member of the Alliance.Īnd we look forward to welcoming Sweden as a full member of the Alliance,īased on the agreement I reached last night with President Erdogan and Prime Minister Kristersson.
NATO Heads of State and Government took important decisions at a critical moment for our security.
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