NATO-EU Partnership Strengthened by New Task Force
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced a new high-level task force to enhance NATO-EU cooperation. Their meeting highlighted concerns over North Korean soldiers in Russia, citing it as an escalatory move in the Ukraine conflict and a threat to global security.
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NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen have announced the formation of a new high-level task force aimed at fortifying the cooperation between the military alliance and the European Union.
During their meeting, the leaders reaffirmed their commitment to the NATO-EU partnership, emphasizing the importance of a united front in addressing current geopolitical challenges.
The deployment of North Korean soldiers in Russia was a key issue discussed, with both leaders labeling it as a significant escalation in the conflict with Ukraine and a formidable threat to European security and global peace.
(With inputs from agencies.)