Georgia Deploys 750 Additional Troops to Afghanistan Defense Ministers from across the Alliance joined Defense Secretary Gates in applauding Georgia’s recent deployment of 750 additional soldiers to Afghanistan
Defense Ministers Agree on Measures to Increase Efficiency
NATO Defense Ministers agreed on a path forward for NATO administrative reform, which will be a central part of NATO’s New Strategic Concept.
NATO Defense Ministers Meetings Underscore Importance of Georgia, Ukraine, Kosovo
On June 10-11 NATO Defense Ministers gathered in Brussels to discuss details on a number of key Alliance priorities in the run up to the November Heads of State Summit in Lisbon.
New Northern Supply Route to Afghanistan Open
NATO’s cooperation with the Russia, Belarus, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, and Kazakhstan has opened up a new northern route to bring non-lethal rail cargo to Afghanistan by way of Uzbekistan.
NATO and Ukraine Continue Cooperation
Although the Ukrainian Parliament announced on June 3 that it will not pursue NATO membership, Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Yezhel assured the NATO-Ukraine Commission that Ukraine will continue its active involvement as a NATO partner.
Nations Committed to Success in Kosovo
In a meeting of the 37 nations contributing
troops to the NATO-led Kosovo Force (KFOR),
NATO Defense Ministers agreed to remain in
Kosovo as long as necessary to ensure peace
and stability.