NATO: Finance
The question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what discussions he has had with the new US Administration on NATO defence spending levels.
Answered by Luke Pollard
The Defence Secretary held an introductory call with the US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth on 31 January 2025. The Defence Secretary welcomed that 23 Allies are now hitting the 2% target but both discussed the need for all Allies to do more – to support Ukraine, tackle shared threats and safeguard the Alliance’s future. The Defence Secretary looked forward to meeting Secretary Hegseth at NATO Defence Ministers.
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