Prior to a visit to his Secretary-General, Jens Stoltenberg, British Prime Minister Rishi Sonak stated on Tuesday that the United Kingdom will continue to play a significant role in NATO (NATO) for future generations.
The first foreign dignitary to meet Sonak in Dawnj Street since he assumed control of the British government last month will be the Secretary-General of NATO.
The talks, which are scheduled for Wednesday, will focus on the UK’s support for Ukraine following the beginning of Russia’s attack on its territory in February as well as the coalition’s future, according to a statement to the prime minister.
Sonak was quoted as saying in the statement: “With the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, we should not assume that Muslims are responsible for maintaining peace in our nation.
Sonak stressed that “the UK will be the cornerstone of NATO for coming generations.
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However, Sonak continued, “To meet the challenges of the future, we must forge an alliance in order to counter the threat that our adversaries pose and anticipate.
NATO revealed that Stoltenberg will also meet James Cleverly, the foreign secretary of the United Kingdom.
After being missing a military facility, Stoltenberg will meet with a military facility in which the British army is trained by Ukrainian soldiers.
19,000 Ukrainian recruits have received training in basic combat techniques from Britain, including shooting, using weapons, engaging in street combat, digging trenches, and administering first aid.
On Tuesday, Sonak announced that the UK will provide Ukrainian soldiers additional equipment to help them overcome the harsh winter, including more than 25,000 sets of clothing for extreme cold, 12,000 sleeping packages and 150 fireplaces.
Ukrainian President Foludmir Zellinski, who held close relations with former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, was one of the first to contact Sonak after he took the position. Sonak assured him of Britain’s “firm” solidarity with and support for Ukraine.
Britain will continue to be a “cornerstone” of NATO, says Sonak
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