Building bridges for peace and security
Fri, 03.04.2009
And the alliance continues to expand. At this summit it welcomed two new members – Albania and Croatia. France too has rejoined the military command structure, which it left in 1966 because of concerns about retaining military independence.
At the summit, the heads of state and government also discussed NATO’s relationship with Russia. After the war in Georgia in August last year, relations were suspended. After this NATO summit meeting, the meetings of the NATO-Russia Council are to be resumed.
Strengthened for the future
These are complex topics and ambitious objectives. There was a lot to discuss in Baden-Baden, Kehl and Strasbourg. Germany and France did their utmost to be good hosts. Together they pursued one goal – "We want to make this summit a success, a summit that will strengthen NATO,” underscored the Chancellor in the run-up to the summit. Both countries have done everything possible to ensure just this.
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