NATO and the European Union announced today the renewal of the agreement regarding the security of the entire community space, but also the collaboration in the military field for preparation in case of any type of potential attack, the agreement being extremely important, especially in the context of the war in Ukraine.
"The NATO-EU strategic partnership is based on our shared values, our determination to address common challenges and our unequivocal commitment to promote and protect peace, freedom and prosperity in the Euro-Atlantic area.
Today, we face the worst threat to Euro-Atlantic security in decades. Russia's brutal war against Ukraine violates international law and the principles of the UN Charter. It undermines European and global security and stability. Russia's war has exacerbated a food and energy crisis affecting billions of people around the world.
We condemn in the strongest possible terms Russia's aggression. Russia must immediately stop this war and withdraw from Ukraine. We express our full solidarity with Ukraine and reiterate our unwavering and continued support for its independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity within its internationally recognized borders. We fully support Ukraine's inherent right to self-defense and to choose its own destiny
Authoritarian actors challenge our interests, values and democratic principles using multiple means – political, economic, technological and military.
We live in an era of increasing strategic competition. China's increasing assertiveness and policies present challenges that we must address.
Persistent conflicts, fragility and instability in our European neighborhood undermine our security and provide fertile ground for strategic competitors as well as terrorist groups to gain influence, destabilize societies and pose a threat to our security.
As both the NATO Strategic Concept and the EU Strategic Compass underline, this is a key point for Euro-Atlantic security and stability, demonstrating more than ever the importance of the transatlantic link, calling for closer EU-NATO cooperation."
