British Prime Minister Rishi Sonak says that Britain will continue to play an important role in NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) for generations.
According to the French news agency AFP, before the visit of NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, the statement issued by the British Prime Minister's Office said that the topic of the talks on Wednesday will be the UK's support for Ukraine and the future of the alliance. Will be.
The Nato chief will be the first international leader to meet Sunak in Downing Street since he took office last month.
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He added: 'I am determined that the UK will continue to play a vital role in NATO for generations to come, but to face the challenges of the future we must be prepared as an alliance to meet the threat of our adversaries. Be the first to do.'
NATO says Stoltenberg will also meet British Foreign Secretary James Cleverley.
Stoltenberg will meet Rishi Sonak after visiting a military installation where the British Army is training Ukrainian soldiers.
The UK collectively offered to train 19,000 Ukrainian soldiers in vital battlefield skills including marksmanship, weapons handling, urban and trench warfare and first aid.
Rishi Sonak announced on Tuesday that the UK is sending extra supplies to help Ukrainian troops cope with the bitter cold, including 25,000 sets of clothing, 12,000 sleeping kits and 150 warm tents.
After taking office, the new Prime Minister of Great Britain had first telephone contact with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who had close relations with former Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
Sonak promised them Britain's "unwavering support" and solidarity for Ukraine.
