NATO's Unified Defense Commitment: A 5% GDP Milestone
All NATO members, including Spain, have committed to a new target of spending 5% of their GDP on defense. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte emphasized the importance of collective defense and cohesion, as the alliance prepares for a summit in The Hague, with no room for opt-outs.
All NATO members, including Spain, have reached a consensus on a new defense spending target, as part of their commitment to the alliance. NATO's Secretary General Mark Rutte announced on Monday that the target involves allocating 5% of each member's gross domestic product to defense.
Rutte highlighted that there are no 'opt-outs' from this agreement, underscoring the importance of solidarity among the member states. 'We are in an alliance where we fight together and, if necessary, where we also suffer and die together for our collective defense,' he told reporters.
The announcement was made ahead of a two-day summit of the alliance in The Hague, emphasizing the unity and determination of NATO member countries to bolster their collective defense capabilities.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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