The 60th anniversary Summit meeting of NATO Heads of State and Government on 3-4 April was jointly hosted by France and Germany.

Against the backdrop of a celebration of NATO’s achievements over the six decades that have passed since the North Atlantic Treaty was signed, NATO leaders used the meeting to focus on current operations, strategic issues and the future of the Alliance.

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Personal views of the Strasbourg/Kehl Summit from the UK Delegation

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Albania and Croatia were formally welcomed as members of NATO: Foreign Secretary, David Miliband, commented on the announcement that Albania and Croatia have been formally welcomed into NATO.

NATO Secretary General welcomed Albania and Croatia as NATO members

Declarations:

Strasbourg/Kehl Summit Declaration

Declaration on Alliance Security

Declaration on Afghanistan

Speeches:

60th Anniversary of NATO: Rt Hon Lord Robertson of Port Ellen KT GCMG honFRSE PC, who was the Secretary General of NATO between 1999-2003, delivered a speech during a reception at the Foreign Office held to mark the 60th anniversary of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) on Tuesday 31 March.

NATO at 60: Towards a New Strategic Concept: Speech delivered by the Secretary of State for Defence at Wilton Park on 15 January 2009.

More information:

NATO Summit Page

NATO at 60

Summit Guide

NATO’s 60th Anniversary 1949 - 2009

Britain in NATO

Britain in NATO publication: The first six decades

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