We must build a relationship to address our common strategic interests. But we also need to be clear that Russia has no veto over the sovereign decisions of its neighbours. Russia needs to understand that NATO enlargement threatens no-one. Allied nations make good neighbours, and new members promote regional and Euro-Atlantic stability
NATO & Russia
The NATO Parliamentary Assembly has built a constructive relationship with Russia through its strong ties with the State Duma and Federation Council. We will continue to work with our Russian partners to achieve a common understanding of the dangers we face and how, together, we can best confront these threats.
Relationship with Russia
NATO needs to adapt its strategy to meet new challenges
Merkel on NATO
I am privileged to lead an organization of Alliance parliamentarians and on their behalf, I want to raise three key points that we NATO parliamentarians believe are critical to our Alliance; the mission in Afghanistan, our relationship with Russia, and the need for a new Strategic Concept. Our members stand ready to work with national governments in all these areas.
