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US urges NATO allies to commit to 5% defense spending before Summit

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The U.S. Ambassador to NATO, Matthew Whittaker, emphasized the need for alliance members to commit to defense spending equivalent to 5% of their GDP.
This call for increased military expenditure aligns with commitments made at the NATO summit in The Hague.
Whittaker praised Turkey as a capable ally and suggested that other NATO members should aspire to follow Turkey's example in defense commitments.
The remarks were made ahead of an upcoming NATO summit, where discussions on defense spending are expected to be a key focus.
The U.S. expects all allies to develop a credible path toward meeting these defense spending goals.

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The United States is urging NATO allies to commit to increasing their defense spending to 5% of GDP ahead of the upcoming NATO summit in Ankara. U.S. Ambassador to NATO, Matthew Whittaker, emphasized the importance of adherence to previous commitments made during the Hague summit and called for a "reliable path" towards achieving this target.

Whittaker praised Turkey as a "highly capable ally" and highlighted their significant contributions to the alliance. He expressed a desire for all NATO members to adopt a similar level of commitment in terms of defense expenditures. This appeal reflects ongoing discussions among NATO countries regarding defense spending and military readiness in response to evolving global security challenges.

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