Slovakia Advocates Long-term NATO Defense Spending Plan
President Peter Pellegrini suggests that the increase in NATO defense spending be distributed over at least ten years. During the upcoming summit, Slovakia plans to promote investment in dual-use projects instead of immediate military expenditure increases, emphasizing the importance of consensus in negotiations.
Slovakia's President Peter Pellegrini has proposed a strategy for NATO's defense spending that extends over a decade, ahead of the alliance's summit scheduled for next week. Pellegrini emphasized the necessity of strategic investments and highlighted a preference for dual-use projects.
Rather than immediate boosts to military budgets, Pellegrini indicated Slovakia's interest in sustainable financial plans that balance military and civilian needs. This approach places broader economic and societal benefits alongside defense improvements.
Slovakia remains committed to negotiating within NATO's decisions framework and aims to maintain consensus during the summit discussions, reflecting the country's dedication to cooperative defense policies.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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