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Lithuania's Minister of National Defence to Attend NATO Summit in The Hague

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Lithuania's Minister of National Defence Dovile Sakaliene will represent the country at the NATO summit in The Hague from June 23-25. The summit will focus on collective defence and deterrence issues, with a primary goal of increasing defence spending to 5 per cent among NATO allies. The defence industry, support for Ukraine, and other security concerns will also be discussed during the meeting. Minister Sakaliene will participate in various events, including a North Atlantic Council dinner, bilateral talks, and a reception for defence and foreign affairs ministers.

Key Takeaways:

  • Minister Dovile Sakaliene will lead Lithuania's delegation at the NATO summit in The Hague, representing the President of the Republic of Lithuania.
  • The summit will focus on collective defence and deterrence issues, with a primary goal of increasing defence spending to 5 per cent among NATO allies.
  • Minister Sakaliene will participate in the North Atlantic Council dinner, organized by the Minister of Defence of the Netherlands, Ruben Brekelmans, alongside defence ministers from all NATO countries.
  • A reception for defence and foreign affairs ministers is planned, offering an opportunity for bilateral talks with defence ministers from other countries.
  • Minister Sakaliene, together with Minister Ruben Brekelmans, will participate in the NATO support campaign "NATO Matters", highlighting the importance of NATO and the summit.
  • The Minister will deliver a keynote speech at the Center for Geopolitical and Security Studies dinner, organized with partners.
  • Minister Sakaliene will participate in the closing plenary session of the NATO Summit Industry Forum, discussing transatlantic cooperation and opportunities for its strengthening.

Statistics:

  • Defence spending increase goal: 5 per cent among NATO allies.
  • Dates of the NATO summit: June 23-25.
  • Number of defence ministers attending the North Atlantic Council dinner: All thirty NATO countries.

Sources:

  • "Minister of National Defence Dovile Sakaliene is leaving for The Hague..." - (exact source not provided in the text)

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