NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen signed a joint declaration on Tuesday, pledging to strengthen cooperation between the two organizations. The agreement focuses on five key areas: climate change and security, hybrid threats, cybersecurity, critical infrastructure, and resilience.
Stoltenberg stressed the importance of cooperation in addressing common challenges, particularly in the face of Russia’s war in Ukraine. He emphasized the need to support Ukraine in its defense against Russian aggression. The joint declaration also underscores the commitment to investing in defense capabilities, promoting arms control, and addressing emerging security threats.
The agreement between NATO and the European Union is a significant step in enhancing cooperation between the two organizations. It demonstrates their shared commitment to addressing global security challenges and ensuring the security of their citizens. Here are some of the key provisions of the agreement:
1. Climate Change and Security: The agreement recognizes the impact of climate change on security and commits to working together to address this challenge. NATO and the EU will cooperate on developing resilience to climate change impacts, promoting clean energy, and addressing climate-related security risks.
2. Hybrid Threats: The agreement acknowledges the growing threat of hybrid warfare, which combines conventional military tactics with non-military手段, such as cyberattacks and disinformation campaigns. NATO and the EU will enhance their cooperation on countering hybrid threats and building resilience against them.
3. Cybersecurity: The agreement emphasizes the importance of cybersecurity and commits to strengthening cooperation in this area. NATO and the EU will work together to protect critical infrastructure, detect and respond to cyber threats, and promote cyber resilience.
4. Critical Infrastructure: The agreement recognizes the vital importance of critical infrastructure for security and commits to enhancing cooperation on protecting it. NATO and the EU will work together to identify and mitigate risks to critical infrastructure, develop contingency plans, and strengthen resilience.
5. Resilience: The agreement emphasizes the need to enhance resilience to a wide range of threats and challenges. NATO and the EU will cooperate on developing resilience strategies, promoting risk management, and strengthening crisis response mechanisms.
The agreement between NATO and the EU is a comprehensive framework for cooperation on a wide range of security challenges. It reflects the shared commitment of the two organizations to ensuring the security of their citizens and promoting international peace and stability..
