Commons Sense

House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

2024 NATO Summit

18 July 2024 · Prime Minister

Proposed by Keir Starmer Lab Holborn and St Pancras

DefenceForeign AffairsUkraine

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Key points

  • Keir Starmer reported on his attendance at the NATO Leaders' Summit in Washington DC.
  • The UK committed to enhancing NATO's defence capabilities and providing long-term military support for Ukraine.
  • Starmer emphasized continued collaboration with Indo-Pacific partners on shared security challenges.

Issue summary

Keir Starmer reports on his attendance at the NATO Leaders’ Summit in Washington DC, discussing commitments and agreements made to enhance NATO’s defence capabilities and support for Ukraine.

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Starmer outlines the UK's commitment to maintaining its role within NATO, including a pledge of long-term military support for Ukraine and continued collaboration with Indo-Pacific partners on shared security challenges. The statement also highlights ongoing bilateral meetings with key leaders.

Key facts

  • Keir Starmer attended the NATO Leaders’ Summit in Washington DC from 9-11 July.
  • Sweden joined NATO as a full Ally, while Ukraine, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea and the EU participated.
  • Mark Rutte is confirmed as NATO’s next Secretary General.
  • The Summit agreed on measures to boost deterrence and defence against Russia, including an AI strategy and a cyber defence centre.
  • 23 Allies now invest at or above NATO's target of 2% of GDP on defence.
  • The UK will commit almost all its armed forces to NATO and provide £3 billion a year in military support for Ukraine until 2030/31.
  • A Pledge of Long-Term Security Assistance for Ukraine, involving €40 billion over the next year, was signed by Allies.
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