NATO has decided to extend Secretary-General, Jens Stoltenberg’s contract by another year, seeking to stick with an experienced leader to lead the military alliance, amid Russia’s raging war in Ukraine.
The NATO chief, a former prime minister of Norway, has led the alliance since 2014 with his current term in office due to expire on October 1.
The news of his latest extension comes a week before the alliance’s annual summit, which is due to take place in Vilnius, Lithuania, this year.
Meanwhile, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak hailed the news, saying NATO has evolved to meet new threats, while continuing to protect the people and has been steadfast in support of Ukraine.