The North Atlantic Alliance announced that senior officials in charge of NATO member states’ foreign services will gather for an informal meeting in Oslo, scheduled from May 31 to June 1. The gathering will be hosted in the Norwegian capital and steered by Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, according to an official NATO statement.
Officials clarified that the Oslo forum will serve as an informal occasion for the alliance’s foreign ministers to discuss shared security concerns, strategic priorities, and the evolving role of NATO in global stability. The meeting, described as a regional and intergovernmental dialogue, aims to foster frank, high-level exchanges about common challenges and potential avenues for collaboration among member countries.
Earlier, it was noted that Stoltenberg would also participate in a formal session in Brussels with Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili. The discussions were expected to focus on bilateral and regional security issues, with a view toward reaffirming commitments and identifying steps for cooperation, though the exact agenda was not disclosed at the time.
Stoltenberg subsequently stated that NATO members have agreed to strengthen assistance to Moldova and Georgia, enhancing their defense capabilities through a comprehensive set of political, logistical, and military-technical measures. This guidance reflects the alliance’s ongoing effort to bolster partner resilience in the face of regional tensions and evolving security threats.
During recent consultations, NATO defense ministers emphasized continued attention to military-industrial collaboration and the protection of critical infrastructure. In light of the Nord Stream sabotage and related strategic concerns, ministers underscored the necessity of safeguarding underwater networks and ensuring secure operational access for alliance forces and partners. This focus forms part of a broader risk-reduction framework designed to deter aggression and preserve regional stability.