Former Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte has officially taken over as NATO Secretary General from his predecessor Jens Stoltenberg on Tuesday, 1 October. Source: European Pravda Details: The handover ceremony took place at a meeting of the North Atlantic Council at NATO Headquarters in Brussels.

Mark Rutte takes office as NATO Secretary General today, October 1. The former Dutch prime minister will replace Jens Stoltenberg, who has led the security alliance for the past 10 years. Contents ・New NATO Secretary General takes office ・What we know about Mark Rutte ・A loyal ally?

Rutte said his priorities would be NATO’s support for Ukraine, increasing defense spending and strengthening partnerships around the globe.