NATO is ready to strengthen cooperation with Ukraine in reforming its defense sector and defense planning.
NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen said this at a briefing in Kyiv on Thursday, a Ukrinform correspondent reported.
“NATO stands ready to support Ukraine with advice and assistance. We are advising Ukraine on defense planning and defense reform and we are ready to intensify this cooperation,” he said.
Rasmussen said that the alliance also advises Ukraine on technology and energy security.
He said that NATO would continue to improve the ability of the alliance and Ukrainian soldiers to work together.
“Together, we are planning more joint exercises, more cooperation and more shared training and education,” Rasmussen said.
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08.08.2014 09:25
