President Dan: Ankara NATO Summit Declaration - proof we have delivered on our commitments on defence spending

  President Nicusor Dan said on Wednesday that the NATO Summit Declaration adopted in Ankara is proof that the Allies have respected their commitments on defence spending."The Declaration we have adopted today at the NATO Summit is proof that we have delivered on our commitments in spending, capabilities and solidarity, because we understand what is at stake when deterrence fails. A more fair distribution of responsibility within the Alliance will strengthen the Transatlantic Bond for decades ahead. We also showed our determination to further support Ukraine and to further adapt NATO to growing hybrid threats," the Romanian president wrote on X.In another message on the same platform, Nicusor Dan stated: "As I depart NATO's successful Summit in Ankara, I want to note how Romania is among NATO's most forward-leaning allies on defense burden-sharing to individual Allies. Romania's early and decisive undertaking of the defense commitment Allies agreed at The Hague underscores the essential role Romania plays on NATO's Eastern Flank. Thank you, Donald Trump- we are happy to stand with you and the USA."NATO member states reaffirmed on Wednesday, in the Ankara Summit Declaration, their firm commitment to the collective-defence clause in Article 5 of the North Atlantic Treaty."We, the Heads of State and Government of the North Atlantic Alliance, have gathered in Ankara to reaffirm our ironclad commitment to our collective defence under Article 5 of the Washington Treaty and to the transatlantic bond. An attack on one is an attack on all. Our unity, solidarity and collective strength remain the foundation of peace, security, and prosperity for the one billion citizens in our Alliance of free and democratic nations. We remain committed to our 360-degree approach to deterrence and defence," the summit's final document reads.     The Ankara Summit Declaration - 8 July 2026         We, the Heads of State and Government of the North Atlantic Alliance, have gathered in Ankara to reaffirm our ironclad commitment to our collective defence under Article 5 of the Washington Treaty and to the transatlantic bond.  An attack on one is an attack on all.  Our unity, solidarity and collective strength remain the foundation of peace, security, and prosperity for the one billion citizens in our Alliance of free and democratic nations.  We remain committed to our 360-degree approach to deterrence and defence.   To counter the long-term threat Russia poses to Euro-Atlantic security and stability, and the persistent threat of terrorism, Allies are delivering on The Hague defence commitment.  In 2025, European Allies and Canada increased their investments in core defence requirements by more than $139 billion.  Our investments are delivering the capabilities we need while strengthening our industrial base and resilience.  Today in Ankara, we announce more than $50 billion in new procurements and commit to expanding collective manufacturing capacity and working with industry to accelerate innovation.  We will continue our work to eliminate defence trade barriers among Allies and leverage NATO’s partnerships to maximise defence industrial depth and cooperation.  We are building the future: a stronger Europe in a stronger NATO – a modernised Alliance.  European Allies and Canada, working with the United States, are assuming greater responsibility for the Alliance’s defence.  NATO’s deterrence and defence rest on an appropriate mix of nuclear, conventional, and missile defence capabilities, complemented by space and cyber assets.  We are committed to maintaining our combat advantage.  We are investing in our ability to deploy, enable and sustain our armed forces and deliver our capability targets in all domains, including in deep precision strike, integrated air and missile defence, uncrewed systems, cutting edge technologies, and intelligence capabilities.  We are developing an interoperable transatlantic warfighting cloud and adopting powerful AI models.  Ukraine contributes to transatlantic security, and Allies stand united in our unwavering support for Ukraine in defending its freedom, sovereignty, and territorial integrity.  European Allies and Canada now finance the vast majority of security assistance to Ukraine through bilateral and multilateral means.  Allies underscore that this support must be equitable, predictable, and sustainable in the long-term.  For 2026, Allies pledge €70 billion in military equipment, assistance and training for Ukraine and affirm their sovereign commitments to sustaining at least equivalent levels in 2027.  To this end, we welcome the European Union’s decision to provide multi-year funding to Ukraine through the Ukraine Support Loan.  The Alliance continues to respond and adapt to the strategic competition, pervasive instability, hybrid threats and recurrent shocks that define our broader security environment.  Allies reiterate that Iran must never have a nuclear weapon and call on Iran to fully respect freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.  We express our appreciation for the generous hospitality extended to us by Türkiye. We look forward to our next meeting.  (Photo: https://www.presidency.ro/)