This Thursday, the Secretary of Defense called Donald Trump’s statements about encouraging Russia to invade NATO countries that invest less in defense irresponsible, arguing that they put “everyone’s security at risk.”
“I don’t want to put too much emphasis on it, and neither does our foreign minister. [João Gomes Cravinho] As I already said, the NATO Secretary General himself [Jens Stoltenberg] “I have already said that these are irresponsible words and these are words that endanger the security of all of us,” Helena Carreiras said, speaking to reporters after a meeting at the Atlantic Alliance headquarters in Brussels.
The Secretary of National Defense added that the statements of the former President of the United States of America (USA) “were completely and finally put aside thanks to the approach of the “Secretary General of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).” noted the progress the Alliance has made in terms of investment in the military capabilities of each Member State.
“There is a very clear understanding that we are together,” the minister added.
Last Saturday, Donald Trump, who wants to be elected as the Republican candidate in the November US presidential election, said that if re-elected as president, he would encourage Russia to invade countries with smaller contributions to NATO or that have not yet reached 2% of gross domestic product. product (GDP) in the defense sector.
During a rally in South Carolina, the former US head of state recounted a story he allegedly had with a counterpart from a NATO country, which he did not name, who confronted him about threatening to not protect member states that did not comply. goals.
“One of the presidents of a great country stood up and said, ‘Well, sir, if we don’t pay and Russia attacks us, are you going to protect us?’ – Donald Trump said.
And he replied: “No, I won’t protect you anymore. In fact, I will encourage you.” [aos russos] do whatever they want. You must pay your debts,” he added.
Portugal has set 2030 as the deadline to achieve 2% of GDP in defense investment.
Author: Lusa
Source: CM Jornal
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