The key themes of the Madrid Summit will include: Russia’s aggression against Ukraine, ongoing support to Kyiv, the implications of Europe’s radically changed security situation for the North Atlantic Alliance, as well as the long-term adaptation of NATO to current threats and challenges.

The agenda also includes meetings among the allies as well as with NATO partner countries. The first part of the Summit session will be joined by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenski via video link. There will also be a meeting with the heads of state and government of Finland, Sweden, Georgia, Australia, South Korea, Japan, New Zealand as well as with the presidents of the European Council and the European Commission.

For the first time, a so-called transatlantic meeting will take place, bringing together prime ministers or presidents of all NATO and EU member states. In addition, meetings at the level of ministers of foreign affairs and defence will take place with other partners from the Western Balkans, North Africa, and the Middle East.

Among the key decisions to be taken at the Summit is the adoption of the new NATO Strategic Concept and the endorsement of further steps to facilitate the Alliance’s military adaptation. The new Strategic Concept will be a public document setting out NATO’s main lines of action and development over a number of years. The previous NATO Strategic Concept was adopted in 2010.

The Madrid Summit is taking place against the backdrop of NATO membership applications submitted by Finland and Sweden.

The decision to hold the Summit in Spain was made last year and was intended to mark the 40th anniversary of the country’s accession to NATO.

 

 

Łukasz Jasina
MFA Press Spokesperson