NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg has called on the member states to increase defense spending, and invest in modern capabilities.
He also urged to increase the preparedness of the armed forces to combat global threats such as the aggressive behavior of Russia, terrorism, and the rise of China.
Stoltenberg noted that the alliance must be prepared to deal with any threat posed by a more unpredictable and competitive world.
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