NATO Summit in Ankara

On July 7 and 8, 2026, Prime Minister Luc Frieden, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Xavier Bettel, and Minister of Defense Yuriko Backes attended the NATO Summit held in Ankara.

At the Summit, the political leaders of the Atlantic Alliance discussed NATO’s policy direction, translating the financial commitment made at the Hague Summit into military capabilities and forces that contribute to the Alliance’s deterrence and defense posture. In this context, Prime Minister Luc Frieden emphasized the importance of the principle of solidarity among Allies, while expressing support for the goal of a stronger European pillar within a stronger NATO.