Washington, The 32-member NATO on Wednesday expressed concern about the deepening relations between Russia and China and the latter's aggressive behavior.
"The declared ambitions and coercive policies of the People's Republic of China (PRC) continue to challenge our interests, security and values. The deepening strategic partnership between Russia and the People's Republic of China and its attempts to undermine and reshape the international order based mutually reinforcing rules are a matter of deep concern," the Washington Summit Declaration stated.
"We face hybrid, cyber, space and other threats and malicious activities from state and non-state actors," said the statement issued by the heads of state and government participating in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization meeting. (NATO) here. during which it welcomed Sweden as its 32nd member country.
The historic accession of Finland and Sweden makes them safer and the alliance stronger, including in the High North and the Baltic Sea, he said.
The large-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine has shattered peace and stability in the Euro-Atlantic area and seriously undermined global security, the statement said, adding that Russia remains the most significant and direct threat to the allies' security.
"Terrorism, in all its forms and manifestations, is the most direct asymmetric threat to the security of our citizens and to international peace and prosperity. The threats we face are global and interconnected," he said.
At the 75th anniversary summit, NATO took steps to strengthen its deterrence and defense, reinforce long-term support for Ukraine so it can prevail in its fight for freedom, and deepen NATO partnerships.
"We warmly welcome President (Volodymyr) Zelenskyy of Ukraine and the leaders of Australia, Japan, New Zealand, the Republic of Korea and the European Union," the statement said.
Hours earlier, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said the alliance will strengthen its partnerships in the Indo-Pacific to fight the growing alignment of Russia, China, Iran and North Korea.
"We will increase our support for Ukraine by establishing NATO coordination and security assistance and training for Ukraine, and ensuring long-term sustained support. Support for Ukraine is not charity. It is in our own security interest," he said. .
"The declared ambitions and coercive policies of the People's Republic of China (PRC) continue to challenge our interests, security and values. The deepening strategic partnership between Russia and the People's Republic of China and its attempts to undermine and reshape the international order based mutually reinforcing rules are a matter of deep concern," the Washington Summit Declaration stated.
"We face hybrid, cyber, space and other threats and malicious activities from state and non-state actors," said the statement issued by the heads of state and government participating in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization meeting. (NATO) here. during which it welcomed Sweden as its 32nd member country.
The historic accession of Finland and Sweden makes them safer and the alliance stronger, including in the High North and the Baltic Sea, he said.
The large-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine has shattered peace and stability in the Euro-Atlantic area and seriously undermined global security, the statement said, adding that Russia remains the most significant and direct threat to the allies' security.
"Terrorism, in all its forms and manifestations, is the most direct asymmetric threat to the security of our citizens and to international peace and prosperity. The threats we face are global and interconnected," he said.
At the 75th anniversary summit, NATO took steps to strengthen its deterrence and defense, reinforce long-term support for Ukraine so it can prevail in its fight for freedom, and deepen NATO partnerships.
"We warmly welcome President (Volodymyr) Zelenskyy of Ukraine and the leaders of Australia, Japan, New Zealand, the Republic of Korea and the European Union," the statement said.
Hours earlier, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said the alliance will strengthen its partnerships in the Indo-Pacific to fight the growing alignment of Russia, China, Iran and North Korea.
"We will increase our support for Ukraine by establishing NATO coordination and security assistance and training for Ukraine, and ensuring long-term sustained support. Support for Ukraine is not charity. It is in our own security interest," he said. .
