We see a more assertive Russia, which has implemented a very significant military buildup over several years, and a Russia which has used military force against neighbors, especially Ukraine. — Jens Stoltenberg Copy Share Image
After many, many years of decline in defense spending across Europe and Canada, in 2016, we saw the first significant increase. We still have a long way to go, but at least European allies have kind of started move in… — Jens Stoltenberg Copy Share Image
The answer to violence is even more democracy. Even more humanity. — Jens Stoltenberg Copy Share Image
Turkey's a valued ally, important ally for NATO, not the least because of its strategic geographic location, bordering Syria and Iraq and close to… — Jens Stoltenberg Copy Share Image
We are living in a world in which developments are harder to predict and one that has become more uncertain. In such a world,… — Jens Stoltenberg Copy Share Image
The main experience, I think, is that we have managed: people moving to Norway has made Norway richer, economically, but also our culture has… — Jens Stoltenberg Copy Share Image
We will not put a lid on opinions. On the contrary, it is more important than ever that political debates are open and free,… — Jens Stoltenberg Copy Share Image
One of the lessons learned from 22 July is that we have to take seriously all those people who take part in debates on… — Jens Stoltenberg Copy Share Image
When autumn darkness falls, what we will remember are the small acts of kindness: a cake, a hug, an invitation to talk, and every… — Jens Stoltenberg Copy Share Image
We have a high standard of living. ... In Norway, we've tripled our income since 1970. In the rest of western Europe, income has merely doubled. — Jens Stoltenberg Copy Share Image
What NATO troops are doing in Afghanistan is to train, assist and advise Afghans, but they are actually doing the fighting. They are actually… — Jens Stoltenberg Copy Share Image
By voting, we add our voice to the chorus that forms opinions and the basis for actions. — Jens Stoltenberg Copy Share Image
The most important thing is to build local capacity, meaning train local forces, build the local defense institutions, defense ministries, command and control, because,… — Jens Stoltenberg Copy Share Image
