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Create an account Reset password Already have an account? Log in From now on you can download videos from our website If you would also like to subscribe to the newsletter and receive our latest updates, click on the button below. Enter the email address you registered with and we will send you a code to reset your password. The password must be at least 12 characters long, no spaces, include upper/lowercase letters,...
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Trump as well as with the Secretary of State, Mr. Marco Rubio, and the Secretary of War, Mr. Pete Hegseth. In his conversations the Secretary General had frank discussion on a range of issues related to transatlantic security, including in the context of Iran. Mr Rutte underscored the importance of Allies continuing to step up to deliver a stronger and fairer NATO. On 9 April, Mr Rutte gave a speech and took part in a discussion hosted by the Ronald Reagan Institute. In his speech he highlighted the importance of US leadership in NATO over time and noted how NATO is changing as Allies increase investment in defence. “Thanks to American leadership, and the collective commitment to ensuring continued freedom and security, NATO is growing stronger”, Mr Rutte said. “Thanks to the mindset shift that is happening, I see a true partnership on the transatlantic horizon.” From 10 to 12 April, the Secretary General attended the Bilderberg Meeting. Link was copied to clipboard GALLERIES NATO Secretary General visits the United States 08 April 2026 - 09 April 2026 1 / 16 NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte meets with Marco Rubio, U.S. Secretary of State NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte meets with Marco Rubio, U.S. Secretary of State NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte meets with Marco Rubio, U.S. Secretary of State NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte meets with Marco Rubio, U.S. Secretary of State NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte meets with General Dan Caine, Chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte meets with Pete Hegseth, US Secretary of War NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte meets with Pete Hegseth, US Secretary of War NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte meets with Pete Hegseth, US Secretary of War NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte and David Trulio, President and CEO of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte and David Trulio, President and CEO of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte with David Trulio, President and CEO of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute and Rachel Hoff, Reagan Institute Policy Director NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte speaks at the Reagan Institute’s Center for Peace Through Strength NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte speaks at the Reagan Institute’s Center for Peace Through Strength NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte speaks at the Reagan Institute’s Center for Peace Through Strength Moderated conversation with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte at the Reagan Institute’s Center for Peace Through Strength moderated by Rachel Hoff, Reagan Institute Policy Director Moderated conversation with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte at the Reagan Institute’s Center for Peace Through Strength moderated by Rachel Hoff, Reagan Institute Policy Director Back VIEW METADATA VIEW IMAGE Assets details Description Creation date Location Themes Reference Resolution Aspect radio Format Usage right Credit GALLERIES NATO Secretary General visits the United States Back 0.25 0.5 0.75 Normal 1.25 1.5 1.75 2 Back 0.25 0.5 0.75 Normal 1.25 1.5 1.75 2 NATO Secretary General visits the United States [Opening remarks] NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte at the Reagan Institute’s Center for Peace Through Strength View usage rights Usage rights CLOSE NATO has the sole copyright for these videos and a credit mention is required should footage be used. 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TITLE DATE DURATION NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte speaks at the Reagan Institute’s Center for Peace Through Strength 0:00 / 0:00 Audio Language Selection: Audio Language Selection: Download Playback speed Back 0.25 0.5 0.75 Normal 1.25 1.5 1.75 2 Download Playback speed Back 0.25 0.5 0.75 Normal 1.25 1.5 1.75 2 Back 0.25 0.5 0.75 Normal 1.25 1.5 1.75 2 Speech by NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte followed by a conversation moderated by Rachel Hoff, Reagan Institute Policy Director at the Reagan Institute’s Center for Peace Through Strength
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