NATO Summit concludes with commitment to increase defense spending

NATO Summit concludes with commitment to increase defense spending
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Kate Nanavatty Consul General | U.S. Embassy and Consulate General in The Netherlands

The 2025 NATO Summit took place in the Netherlands from June 24 to June 25, gathering over 6,000 representatives from all member states. This included 45 heads of state, defense ministers, and around 2,000 journalists. A significant outcome of the summit was the decision by NATO Allies to invest 5% of their GDP in defense. This move aims to establish a robust and unified NATO for the future.

President Trump played a notable role during the summit. According to an article on the White House website titled "President Trump’s Leadership, Vision Drives NATO Breakthrough," his leadership was pivotal in achieving this breakthrough.

Several events marked the summit's proceedings. President Trump met with the King and Queen of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, as highlighted in a video on the White House website. The Dutch Royal Couple also hosted a dinner for attending heads of state, as noted on their official site.

Additionally, President Trump participated in a press conference at the summit. Visual documentation of these events can be found on platforms like Flickr under albums from both the White House and Embassy The Hague.

For more details about specific declarations or speeches made during this summit, references such as "The Hague Summit Declaration" are available on NATO's official website.