NATO and Russian foreign ministers have convened in Iceland to discuss and shape a new security relationship. It is expected that during this gathering, foreign ministers from NATO member countries, along with Igor Ivanov, the Russian foreign minister, will create a new NATO-Russia council, allowing Moscow to have a say on issues such as security, terrorism, and weapons of mass destruction. NATO Secretary General George Robertson stated at the opening of the conference that the terrorist attacks on the United States necessitate NATO to develop new military capabilities. The two-day meeting in Iceland comes after the announcement of a significant agreement between the United States and Russia regarding the reduction of their nuclear arsenals, and plans for NATO expansion will also be discussed.
Establishing a New Security Relationship at the NATO Summit in Iceland - 2002-05-14
NATO and Russian foreign ministers are meeting in Iceland to establish a new security relationship, including the creation of a NATO-Russia council. This is significant in the context of recent terrorist attacks and ongoing discussions about nuclear disarmament and NATO expansion.
👥 Key Players
📰 What Happened
NATO and Russian foreign ministers met in Iceland to establish a new security relationship, including forming a NATO-Russia council. This aims to give Russia a voice in discussions on security, terrorism, and weapons of mass destruction.
- The meeting follows a US-Russia agreement on nuclear arsenal reduction.
- NATO expansion plans were also on the agenda.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Post-9/11, global security dynamics are shifting, with NATO seeking new partnerships to address emerging threats.
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