NATO foreign ministers discuss defence spending, security threats

Croatian Foreign Minister Gordan Grlić Radman this week took part in an informal meeting of NATO foreign ministers in Antalya, Turkey, focusing on increasing defence investments, strengthening deterrence, and addressing security threats.

The meeting focused on preparations for the NATO summit in June in The Hague, and discussions also covered its key topics, including increasing defence investment, boosting the capacity of member states' defence industries, enhancing the alliance's deterrence and defence, and addressing major security challenges and threats, the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs said in a statement.

Minister Grlić Radman confirmed that in 2025 Croatia reached the targeted defence spending of 2% of GDP, noting that the Croatian government is continuously modernising the armed forces and that Zagreb will continue to create conditions for better equipment and readiness of the Croatian Armed Forces.

Grlić Radman reiterated the need for unified support for Ukraine and expressed backing for efforts leading to a just and sustainable peace in the country.

He also spoke about the security situation and challenges in Southeastern Europe, specifically the Western Balkans.

Text: Hina

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