Press Releases NATO: High Representative Borrell travels to Washington to boost Euro-Atlantic cooperation

NATO: High Representative Borrell travels to Washington to boost Euro-Atlantic cooperation

High Representative/Vice-President Josep Borrell will travel to Washington, DC, to participate in the NATO Summit from today to 11 July, together with the President of the European Council, Charles Michel. High Representative/Vice-President Borrell will also attend the Summit on behalf of the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen.

The Summit is an opportunity to reinforce the EU-NATO strategic partnership in the context of the ongoing Russian war of aggression against Ukraine, as well as to strengthen relationships with global partners, including in the Indo-Pacific region.

Today, High Representative/Vice-President Borrell will participate in a commemorative event on the 75th anniversary of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation. He will also deliver a keynote speech at the EU Defence night, gathering various stakeholders from the defence industry.

Tomorrow, he will attend a dinner hosted by the President of the United States Joe Biden at the White House.

On 11 July, High Representative/Vice-President Borrell will participate, together with Indo-Pacific partners, in the Summit session focused on security challenges in the Euro-Atlantic and Indo-Pacific regions. He will deliver doorstep remarks at ca. 8:00 EST. The same day, the High Representative will speak at the NATO Public Forum.

High Representative Borrell will also hold bilateral meetings with Allies and partners participating in the Summit.

Audiovisual material will be available on EbS. Follow the High Representative and the European External Action Service on social media for live updates.

XAVIER CIFRE QUATRESOLS
Press Officer for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy

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NABILA MASSRALI
Spokesperson for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy

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