NATO secretary-general visits Poland

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  • By Tech. Sgt. Eric Donner
  • 31st Fighter Wing Public Affairs
LASK AIR BASE, Poland --  The new NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg visited Lask Air Base, Poland, Oct. 6, to express his gratitude to NATO partners for their on-going dedication to the security of the region and commitment to NATO.

"We come together to deliver one clear common message, that NATO is here to protect all allies," said Stoltenberg. "This is what NATO is all about, strong solidarity and strong defense."

The secretary-general continued to stress the lasting dedication to NATO's diplomatic and military partnerships.

"We face great challenges to the east and to the south, so we must keep NATO strong as a political alliance and as a military alliance," said Stoltenberg. "Thank you for your steadfast commitment to the mission."

Stoltenberg also spoke on the importance of implementing plans from the NATO Wales summit held last month, ensuring that NATO stays ready for all contingences.

"We need to implement the plans in full and on time," said Stoltenberg. "The readiness action plan will ensure that we can respond even faster to fast moving crises, with a spirituous force that can deploy within days."

He concluded by thanking the NATO allies in attendance to include the United States, Canada, Belgium, Poland, Netherlands, France and Germany in addition to all NATO partners for their dedication to the mission.

"Thank you all very much and all your comrades for what you are doing," said Stoltenberg. "I am very privileged and proud to meet you and I wish you the best luck in your missions."