NATO News – NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte with the Prime Minister of The Netherlands Dick Schoof, 21 May 2025

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NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte Meets with Dick Schoof, Prime Minister of The Netherlands

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte with the Prime Minister of the Netherlands Dick Schoof, 21 May 2025

Published 21 mei 2025

NORTH ATLANTIC TREATY ORGANIZATION HEADQUARTERS, NATO

On Wednesday, 21 May 2025, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte Welcomed the Prime Minister of The Netherlands, Dick Schoof to NATO Head Quarters. The Leaders held Productive Discussions on Boosting Defence Spending, Support for Ukraine and the Upcoming NATO Summit in The Hague.

Mr Rutte Thanked The Netherlands for Its Steadfast Contributions to the Alliance S Collective Defence, Playing “A Pivotal Role in Strengthening the Alliance” On the Ground, In the Sky and At Sea. He Also Thanked the Prime Minister for the Excellent Cooperation in Organising the Upcoming NATO Summit in The Hague.

The Secretary General Welcomed Efforts to Invest in Modernised Land Forces and Cutting Edge Capabilities, Including Allocating over € 1 Billion to Expand the Dutch Defence Industry. At the Same Time, he Urged All Allies to Invest Even More, Including in the Defence Industry and in Defence Related Areas such as Infra Structure and Resilience. “2% Will Not Be Nearly Enough to Meet the Capability Targets that Allies Will Soon Agree,” Mr Rutte Stated.

On Ukraine, Mr Rutte Thanked the Netherlands for Its Impressive Offer of 3.5 Billion Euros In Support for Ukraine in 2026, Including € 100 Million for NATO S Comprehensive Assistance Package. “Your Contributions Clearly Underscore Your Long Term Commitment to Kiev S Sovereignty and Security. This is A Priority We All Share” He Emphasised.

NATO Secretary General S Speech

Prime Minister Schoof, dear Dick,

It S Great to Have You Here in Brussels, and It S Always Good to See You.

We Have Just Concluded Productive Discussions on A Range of Critical Issues, But Let Me Begin by Expressing My Gratitude to You and The Netherlands for Your Steadfast Contributions to Our Collective Defence.

The Netherlands Continues to Play A Pivotal Role in Strengthening Our Alliance.

Dutch Troops are Deployed as Part of NATO S Forces in Lithuania, Bolstering our Deterrence and Defence On the Eastern Flank.

Dutch F35 S Contribute to NATO S Air Policing Missions in the Baltic Region, Protecting Our Airspace and Our pPople.

And You Also Protect Us Right Here, Guarding Benelux Airspace alongside the Belgian Airforce.

A Dutch Ship is Currently Leading One of NATO S Maritime Groups.

And You Build Stability Beyond our Borders.

In Iraq, A Dutch Lieutenant General, Lucas Schreurs Commands the NATO Mission, and Dutch Instructors Continue to Train Local forces to Stabilise the Region and Counter Terrorism.

I Would Also of Course like to Thank You for the Excellent Cooperation in Organising the NATO Summit in The Hague.

And Also the Related Events on the 24th and the 25th of June Next Month.

Boosting Defence Spending to Strengthen our Collective Security is Our Top Summit Priority.

In 2024, The Netherlands Invested 2% of GDP in Defence.

Your Plans to Modernise Your Land Forces, and Your Investments in Cutting Edge Capabilities, Such as F 35 Aircraft, Frigates.

This Will Enhance Our Inter Operability, Our Readiness and Our Strength.

And Just Last Week, You Announced the Acquisition of 46 Leopard Tanks.

But it is Clear that 2% Will Not Be Nearly Enough to Meet the Capability Targets that Allies will Soon Agree.

And to Ensure Our Alliance Remains Able and Ready to Deter Aggression and to Protect Our One Billion People.

We Need to Invest More in Our Essential Military Needs and In Broader Defence Related Areas, like Infra Structure, Resilience, but Also in Our Defence Industry.

Your Government S Recent Decision to Allocate over One Billion Euros for the Expansion of the Dutch Defence Industry is an Example to Follow.

And of Course, we Also Discussed Russia S Ongoing War Against Ukraine.

I Very Much Welcome Your Promise to Deliver an Impressive € 3.5 Billion Euros in Support for Ukraine in 2026 As Well As 700 Million Euros to Procure Drones.

And Your Recent Announcement of 100 Million Euros to NATO S Comprehensive Assistance Package for Ukraine.

This Also Underscores Your Unwavering Commitment to Kiev S Sovereignty and Security.

And This is A Priority We All Share.

And While We Re Iterated Our Full Support to the Urgent Efforts to Bring the War to A Just and Lasting End, We Must Continue to Ensure Ukrainians Have the Resources They Need to Protect Them Selves.

So Once Again, Thank You, Dank Je Wel, Dick, For Your Presence Here Today, and For Your Personal Dedication to Our Alliance.

I Look Forward to Opening the World Forum Summit Venue With You Next Month!

And With That It S My Honour and Pleasure to Give You the Floor.

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NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte Meets with Dick Schoof, Prime Minister of The Netherlands

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