This was stated by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Tuesday, when he met with British soldiers stationed in Poland. NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg also participated in the meeting. The alliance has set a goal that the defense spending of the member countries will be 2 percent. GDP. Currently, the British spend about 2.3 percent on defense. GDP.
According to R. Sunaks, an additional 75 billion will be invested in defense in the next six years. pounds (about 87 billion euros). “Today is a turning point for European security and an important milestone for Britain’s defence,” said the British prime minister, whose Tories are currently trailing the opposition Labor Party in polls.
NATO head J. Stoltenberg praised London’s commitment to 2.5%. GDP target. “Britain is setting a good example again,” he said. This is the right direction, Mr. Stoltenberg emphasized that it is also necessary to show the USA that Europe makes its contribution to NATO.
R. Sunak arrived in Poland on Tuesday accompanied by Treasury Secretary Jeremy Hunt and Defense Secretary Grant Shapps. His talks with Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk were also scheduled here.
