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NATO Summit, 2024

  • 12 Jul 2024

The United States hosted the 2024 NATO Summit from 9th to 11th July 2024, in Washington, D.C., marking the historic 75th Anniversary of the Alliance.

Key Points

  • On July 11th NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg wrapped up NATO’s 75th Anniversary Summit in Washington, D.C.
  • At the Summit, Allies made decisions to further strengthen deterrence and defence, bolster long-term support to Ukraine and deepen global partnerships.
  • Allies agreed to establish NATO Security Assistance and Training for Ukraine, to coordinate the provision of military equipment and training for Ukraine.
  • They also announced a pledge of long-term security assistance to Ukraine with a minimum baseline of 40 billion euros within the next year.
  • The US announced a new security package for Ukraine worth $225m, which includes a Patriot missile battery, additional ammunition for high-mobility artillery rocket systems and missiles, among other items.
  • Norway will donate 1bn Norwegian kroner (USD92.69m) in support to Ukraine for its air defence.
  • Ukraine’s president Zelenskiy urged Nato allies to lift restrictions on its use of long-range weapons against targets in Russia.

NATO

  • It was established in 4 April 1949 with 12 Allies. Now the Allies has increased to 32.
  • A community of Allies bound together by common values of democracy, individual liberty, human rights and the rule of law.
  • The 2025 NATO Summit will be held in The Hague, the Netherlands.