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NATO extends Jens Stoltenberg's mandate for 2 years

Former Norwegian Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg to serve as NATO secretary general until Sept. 30, 2020

12.12.2017 - Update : 12.12.2017
NATO extends Jens Stoltenberg's mandate for 2 years FILE PHOTO - NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg

By Ilker Girit

ISTANBUL 

NATO on Tuesday extended the mandate of Jens Stoltenberg, the alliance’s head, for two more years.

A NATO statement posted on its website said that Secretary General Stoltenberg will serve until Sept. 30, 2020.

The allies "have full confidence in his ability to continue his dedicated work to advance NATO’s adaptation to the security challenges of the 21st century," the statement added.

Responding to the news, Stoltenberg wrote on Twitter: "Honoured and grateful that the 29 Allies have decided to extend my term as NATO Secretary General until end of September 2020. Looking forward to continue working together to strengthen the Alliance and keep our citizens safe."

Stoltenberg has served as NATO’s secretary-general since October 2014. He previously served two terms as prime minister of Norway between 2000-2001 and 2005-2013.

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