The new Minister of Defense of the United States of America Pit Hegset held the first telephone conversation with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte. Officials discussed the general commitment to strengthening the North Atlantic Alliance.

The representatives of the US Department of Defense John Ulliot spoke about the details of the negotiations, his application was published on Thursday, January 30, on the Pentagon website. Hegset emphasized that America, led by President Donald Trump, was completely given to the achievement of these goals against the backdrop of modern threats.

Rutte and Hegset agreed to continue cooperation and meet personally in the near future.

" Hegset emphasized that the United States led by President Trump is completely committed to achieving these goals in the face of modern threats. Both leaders agreed to work closely and soon meet personally, ”the American department noted.

Mark Rutte on his account on the social network X, on his part, noted that he had a "

" I look forward to cooperation with you to further increase the costs of defense and defense production for a strong alliance, ”added. Alliance Secretary General.