Prime Ministers Office 10 Downing Street
The Prime Minister spoke to NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg this morning, before travelling to the United States to launch the next phase of the AUKUS nuclear submarine partnership.
He updated the Secretary General on the UKs Integrated Review Refresh, due to be published tomorrow [13th March], which will set out the Governments evolving global strategy in light of Russias invasion of Ukraine and growing international volatility and competition.
The Prime Minister also reaffirmed the UKs intention to remain a leading contributor to NATO, recognising the importance of continuing to invest in collective Euro-Atlantic security. Secretary General Stoltenberg welcomed the valuable role of the United Kingdom as a staunch NATO ally.
The Prime Minister and Secretary General agreed to continue working together in the lead-up to the NATO Leaders Summit in Vilnius this June, to ensure the Alliance is addressing the threat on Europes eastern flank and is ready for the