A joint declaration was issued pledging unity against “profound security threats.”
On Wednesday, NATO allies announced their intent to raise each of their military spending from 2 percent of their gross domestic product to 5 percent by 2035 in the Hague defense commitment.
The military alliance detailed that “at least” 3.5 percent of the 5 percent figure will consist of “pure” defense, with the remainder going to security and defense-related “critical infrastructure” to ensure, the statement said, “our civil preparedness and resilience, unleash innovation, and strengthen our defense industrial base.“ Slovakia and Spain were unwilling to commit to the increase.
NATO added that its members will remain “united in the face of profound security threats and challenges,” in particular the long-term threat posed by Russia to Euro-Atlantic security and the “persistent threat” of terrorism.
NATO had previously set its 2 percent target for military spending in 2014, though some of its members have yet to meet that spending goal.
President Trump also affirmed his commitment to Article 5 of the NATO alliance, that members come to one anothers’ defense.
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Sources: CNBC, CBS News, MSN
