The challenges of today’s world

 
As long as there are nuclear weapons in the world, NATO too will require a nuclear deterrent, said NATO’s Secretary General. We must also work towards the goal of creating a world free of nuclear weapons though, he continued. Almost every state in the world has undertaken to achieve this goal.
 
Anders Fogh Rasmussen admitted that there have been difficulties with the Afghanistan mission. "This is not an easy mission," he said. Many of the nations involved in the ISAF mission have suffered casualties.
 
"Let me take this opportunity here to express my condolences to the families and loved ones of the German soldiers who have lost their lives." Although there have been successes in the fight against the Taliban and in rebuilding the country, "more needs to be done," said Anders Fogh Rasmussen.