WARSAW – U.S. President Donald Trump has reiterated his commitment to NATO’s Article 5 on mutual defense and confirmed his participation in the alliance’s upcoming summit in The Hague this June, according to Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski.
Speaking to reporters in Brussels on Friday, Sikorski assured that despite concerns over Trump’s security policies, Washington remains dedicated to the alliance’s collective defense obligations. The Trump administration has previously urged European allies to increase defense spending, raising uncertainties about long-standing U.S. support.
During a NATO foreign ministers’ meeting on Thursday, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio reassured member nations that while the United States stands by its commitments, it expects allies to contribute more financially to defense efforts. Rubio indicated that nations would be given time to meet these expectations.
When asked if he believed the U.S. remained committed to NATO’s defense strategy, Sikorski responded affirmatively. “President Trump confirmed it to the leaders. It remains valid, and from what we understand, he will be present at the summit in The Hague,” he stated.
The NATO summit is scheduled to take place in the Dutch city from June 24 to 26, where allied leaders will discuss the future of transatlantic security and defense cooperation.