Jens Stoltenberg will stay on as NATO Secretary-General for another year, the Norwegian television channel TV-2 reported on Thursday.

"According to information received by TV-2, Jens Stoltenberg's mandate as NATO secretary-general will be extended for one year," the channel said in a story on its website.

Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre told TV-2 that he would support extending Stoltenberg's powers in NATO if such a decision were made. According to the prime minister, he discussed this with the secretary-general and informed him of his support.

In addition, several US officials told the Financial Times that they see growing support for extending Stoltenberg's term as head of NATO. On Wednesday, Jake Sullivan, assistant to the US  president for national security, said, "We think that Jens Stoltenberg has been doing a fantastic job and, day in and day out, has played a critical leadership role for NATO. Stoltenberg is a real asset to the Alliance," Sullivan added.