Good evening, the u. S. Secretary of state Rex Tillerson has held talks for the first time in brussels today with the Foreign Ministers of nato countries. Following remarks made by President Donald Trump nato has been keen to get clarity on just what washingtons position is towards the 28 member alliance. Spoke of ongoing russian hostility and also echoed trends call for members to pay their fair share. Lets listen to what the u. S. Secretary of state had to say. We have three important errors we want to talk about, the first is ensuring nato has all of the resources financial and otherwise that are necessary for nato to fulfill its mission. Anchor the u. S. Secretary of state speaking there. The nato chief says this message about funding has been taken on board and has been understood. I believe it is so important to remember that increasing defense spending across europe and canada is not just something to please the united states. It is about investing in our own security, in the se
Good evening, the u. S. Secretary of state Rex Tillerson has held talks for the first time in brussels today with the Foreign Ministers of nato countries. Following remarks made by President Donald Trump nato has been keen to get clarity on just what washingtons position is towards the 28 member alliance. Spoke of ongoing russian hostility and also echoed trends call for members to pay their fair share. Lets listen to what the u. S. Secretary of state had to say. We have three important errors we want to talk about, the first is ensuring nato has all of the resources financial and otherwise that are necessary for nato to fulfill its mission. Anchor the u. S. Secretary of state speaking there. The nato chief says this message about funding has been taken on board and has been understood. I believe it is so important to remember that increasing defense spending across europe and canada is not just something to please the united states. It is about investing in our own security, in the se
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