Mark Rutte Selected as Next NATO Secretary General: Key Events Summary
On Wednesday, Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte was formally selected as the next Secretary General of NATO, succeeding Jens Stoltenberg. Rutte expressed his gratitude and stated that leading NATO is a responsibility he does not take lightly. Outgoing NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg congratulated Rutte, describing him as a true transatlanticist and a consensus-builder, expressing confidence that the Alliance is in good hands. British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak also extended his congratulations to Rutte. Rutte emphasized the importance of NATO as the cornerstone of collective security and will officially assume his role on 1 October 2024.
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