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Asked by Callum AndersonLabourForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 21 April 2026UIN 908775

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what diplomatic steps her Department is taking to strengthen the NATO alliance.

Answered by Stephen Doughty

NATO is the cornerstone of UK and Euro-Atlantic security, and we work continually with our partners throughout the alliance to help protect our safety and prosperity here at home.

Together with our European Allies, we are increasing investment in our armed forces and shouldering more of the burden for NATO’s defence, and working closely with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte on preparations for a successful Ankara Summit in July.

NATO also remains steadfast in our military, political and humanitarian support for Ukraine, as we continue to stand together against Russia’s illegal and brutal war against the Ukrainian people.

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