US President Donald Trump and Jens Stoltenberg, the Secretary-General of NATO, talked on the phone. The press release by alliance notes that Trump and Stoltenberg discussed developments in the Middle East. They discussed the current situation and the role of NATO in the region.
US President asked Jens Stoltenberg for NATO to play a more active role in the Middle East. They agreed that the alliance could make a more significant contribution to regional stability and the fight against international terrorism. Trump and Stoltenberg also agreed to maintain close contact on the given issue.
In a press release, the North Atlantic Alliance notes that with NATO training missions in Iraq and Afghanistan and as a member of the Global Coalition against the Islamic State, it plays a leading role in the fight against international terrorism.
