22 April 2026 13:30 UTC · NATO · NATO News · Source · Email X Link

NATO says Nuclear Policy Symposium concludes in Istanbul

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Symposium concluded in Istanbul, 22 April 2026
Allies discussed nuclear deterrence, arms control, and posture adaptation

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Symposium convened 150 experts on 22 April 2026 to discuss nuclear policy and deterrence ahead of the Ankara Summit.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte thanked Türkiye for hosting and highlighted Türkiye’s defence investments and growing defence industry.
NATO warned Allies will need to decide how to adapt NATO’s nuclear posture to a deteriorating security environment.

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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, numbers and symbols. Click the button to return to the page you were on and log in with your new password. 22 April 2026 1 MIN READ NATO’s annual Nuclear Policy Symposium concluded in Istanbul on Wednesday (22 April 2026), bringing together 150 experts from across the Alliance to exchange views on nuclear policy and nuclear deterrence ahead of the Ankara Summit. In his virtual address, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte thanked Türkiye for hosting the event and praised its strong contributions to Allied security, including its defence investments across all domains, adding that Türkiye’s defence industry continues to innovate and grow. “In times of great instability, as the importance of nuclear deterrence grows, we must ensure NATO’s nuclear deterrence remains credible, safe, secure and effective,” the Secretary General said. He added that as Allies approach the Ankara Summit, “crucial decisions will need to be made, including how NATO’s nuclear posture will need to further adapt to the deteriorating security environment.” Experts from Allied countries also discussed geopolitical shifts and the nuclear landscape, the implications for arms control, disarmament and non-proliferation, as well as the full spectrum of issues relevant to NATO’s nuclear deterrence and its continuous adaptation. The Nuclear Policy Symposium has been held annually since 1992. Link was copied to clipboard

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