NATO Update

• Secretary General thanks armed forces for their service on Victory in Europe Day • Isolation motivation from a US Marine Corps drill instructor Click here to view in your browser 8 May 2020 Update Secretary General thanks armed forces for their service on Victory in Europe Day In a video message published today, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg commemorated the 75th anniversary of the Allied victory in Europe in the Second World War. The Secretary General thanked Allied armed forces who continue to play a critical role in tackling ongoing security challenges, including today’s COVID-19 pandemic. WATCH VIDEO NATO Secretary General restresses NATO’s continued cooperation with Iraq in phone call with new Iraq Prime Minister Today, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg held a phone call with new Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi. The Secretary General congratulated him on his appointment and parliamentary confirmation. READ MORE NATO supports practical scientific cooperation with Allies and partners to enhance COVID-19 diagnosis NATO is launching a practical scientific project to develop new tools for a rapid and accurate diagnosis of SARS-CoV-2 infection. READ MORE NATO Secretary General speaks with Georgian President Salome Zourabishvili Speaking with the Georgian President Salome Zourabishvili in a teleconference on 5 May 2020, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said that the COVID-19 pandemic represents an unprecedented challenge to NATO Allies and partners. READ MORE The United States delivers critical financial aid to Afghanistan, Colombia and Mongolia in response to global pandemic The United States is providing over 30 million USD of financial assistance to Afghanistan, Colombia and Mongolia in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the United States Department of State. READ MORE NATO Secretary General discusses COVID-19 and disinformation with Lithuanian President NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg spoke with Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda on 5 May 2020, as part of his regular political consultations. READ MORE NATO report looks at impact of technology on our security NATO has published a major new report looking at defence technology trends over the next 20 years and their impact on our collective security. READ MORE Modified exercise Spring Storm kicks off in Estonia Allied forces have kicked off live-fire training in Estonia, as part of the annual exercise Spring Storm. Led by Estonia, Spring Storm tests the integration between NATO troops and the Estonian Defence Forces, strengthening their ability in times of crisis. READ MORE