Rutte: I welcome the UK's defence budget commitment
Brussels, October 28 (Hibya) - NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte welcomed the United Kingdom's new budget, which includes a strong commitment to defence, and emphasized the importance of the country's role in transatlantic security.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said in a statement that he welcomed the strong commitment to defence in the new budget announced by UK Defence Secretary John Healey.
Stressing that the UK's role in transatlantic security is vital, Rutte said the budget puts the country on a credible path towards fulfilling the commitment made by all NATO allies in The Hague. Rutte highlighted the importance of making the necessary investments to deter aggression and defend freedom and security.
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