Today, we celebrate the 72nd anniversary of the founding of NATO. On April 4, 1949, 12 world leaders committed to transatlantic peace and security. Seventy-plus years and an additional 18 members later, NATO continues to be an essential part of the global order and commitment to the Alliance in ensuring collective defense and deterrence remains ironclad. #WeAreNATO #strongertogether #NATO #OTAN #StrongEurope
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