The outgoing Prime Minister of the Netherlands, who’s presently looking for to interchange NATO’s Secretary-Normal Jens Stoltenberg, mentioned the army bloc’s southern wing wants Türkiye.
Talking at a joint information convention with President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in Istanbul, Rutte mentioned Türkiye is a geopolitical actor with vital affect within the area.
He additionally mentioned that the nation has been enjoying an vital position in attempting to finish the Gaza conflict.
For his half, President Erdoğan mentioned the selection of the brand new NATO chief could be made throughout the framework of strategic knowledge, and equity with no room for doubt.
“No person ought to have any doubt that we’ll make our determination throughout the framework of strategic knowledge and equity,” Erdoğan mentioned.
The president just lately mentioned Türkiye would help a brand new NATO secretary-general primarily based on its expectations and desires.
Rutte is now looking for to interchange Jens Stoltenberg as secretary-general of the 31-nation Western army alliance.
However he wants the help of each NATO member state to get the job and Hungary expressed opposition to his bid. There are presently no different publicly declared candidates.
Rutte has sturdy backing from Britain, Germany and america.