NATO leaders agree to strengthen common defense against all threats

On Monday, the leaders of the member states of the NATO called on Iran to stop all ballistic missile activities, and condemned Iran's financial and military support for militias.

The leaders agreed to strengthen their common defense "against all threats from all sides."

On Libya, NATO leaders urged the Libyan authorities to "adhere to the road map and organize the elections on time."

In the Russian file, the leaders condemned in the final statement of the NATO summit in Brussels the growing threat posed by the strengthening of Russia's military arsenal, and called on Moscow during their annual summit in Brussels to respect international law.

"As long as Russia does not show that it respects international law and fulfills its international obligations and responsibilities, the situation cannot return to normal," the leaders said.

On China, NATO leaders expressed "concern" about China's stated ambitions and the development of its nuclear arsenal, which poses "challenges to the foundations of the international system."

In the final statement, the leaders declared that "China's stated ambitions and continued behavior pose challenges to the foundations of the rules-based international order, and in areas of importance to the security of the Alliance."

At a press conference after the summit, the NATO Secretary-General said that the alliance leaders agreed to launch a new innovative defense project, which includes working with startups and universities, as well as creating a new fund for innovation within the alliance by investing in modern technology.

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