The parliamentary link between NATO and its 32 Allies. Advancing collective defence and transatlantic security through parliamentary diplomacy.

Brussels
Joined May 2013
Glad to meet NATO PA President @MarcosPerestre1 and Secretary General @benedettabertiw at the Warsaw Security Forum. I presented @osbbelpol's report on Belarus’s militarization and discussed political prisoners, regional threats, and closer cooperation with @natopa. The regime has turned Belarus into a platform for Russia’s aggression and a threat to Ukraine, our neighbors, and NATO member states. Sanctions on its defense industry and enterprises supporting Russia’s war must be maintained and strengthened. But Belarus is not the regime. Many Belarusians oppose the war, support Ukraine, and face repression for doing so. They need our support. Lasting regional security requires a free and democratic Belarus.
2
18
103
3,186
NATO PA / AP-OTAN retweeted
🇲🇩 Officials from 22 countries gathered in Chișinău for the 109th #RoseRoth Seminar, hosted by Moldova’s Parliament in cooperation with the @natopa. Discussions focus on Moldova’s Euro-Atlantic future and lessons in building resilience in a challenging strategic environment.
2
2
6
367
NATO PA / AP-OTAN retweeted
Important meeting in Kyiv. The visit of NATO PA representatives to Kyiv is a clear confirmation of the Alliance’s unwavering support and solidarity with Ukraine. On the agenda: increased military assistance, air defence, protection of critical infrastructure and practical steps towards Ukraine’s NATO membership. Learn more: rada.gov.ua/news/Top-novyna/… @natopa
8
15
641
NATO PA / AP-OTAN retweeted
The future of Canada’s North is the future of Canada. As the NATO Parliamentary Assembly meets in Ottawa and Iqaluit this week, senators are speaking with their counterparts from across the alliance about the development and defence of the North. Why does this matter to you? Discover it here. ⬇️ #SenCA @NATO PA #Arctic @ParlDiplomacy
4
10
12
1,267
NATO PA / AP-OTAN retweeted
Great opening panel with a strong @natopa presence at the main stage of the #AlliesInAnkara @MunSecConf conference. NATO parliamentarians discussing key priorities: defence investment, defence production & support to 🇺🇦. 🇹🇷@MevlutCavusoglu 🇬🇧@_AndersonStuart 🇸🇰@valasekt
3
7
724
NATO PA / AP-OTAN retweeted
NATO Parlamenter Zirvesi’nin verimli geçmesini temenni ediyor, zirveye katkı sunan katılımcılara teşekkür ediyorum. Müttefik ülke parlamentoları arasındaki iş birliğinin nişanesi olan bu zirvenin düzenlenmesinde emeği geçenleri tebrik ediyor, çalışmalarında başarılar diliyorum.
434
2,083
12
6,970
284,020
NATO PA / AP-OTAN retweeted
.@DepSecGenNATO delivered the keynote speech at @natopa Spring Session in Vilnius 🇱🇹, highlighting NATO’s strength and solidarity and reaffirming that the Alliance is ready, willing, and able to defend every inch of Allied territory ↓ nato.int/en/news-and-events/…
31
47
3
174
22,657
NATO PA / AP-OTAN retweeted
Had a great opportunity to address the NATO Parliamentary Assembly Spring Session in Vilnius. My key message was clear: a stronger Europe with greater military capabilities does not exclude a sustained American commitment. Neither Europe nor North America can guarantee transatlantic security alone. We reinforce each other and make one another stronger!
2
25
109
4,159
NATO PA / AP-OTAN retweeted
I spoke at @natopa’s Spring Session in Vilnius. In a more dangerous world, we must invest in our security & ramp up our defences Parliamentarians play an essential role in helping to make sure we have what we need to keep our 1bn people safe & keep up our strong support for 🇺🇦
9
44
3
122
14,837
NATO PA / AP-OTAN retweeted
Last week I delivered a keynote speech at the @NATO_DefCollege during the 72nd Anciens’ Conference & Seminar. I explained how @natopa works on sustaining public support for increased defence spending & transforms deterrence into a public good. 🔗tinyurl.com/bd2by98f 📸 NDC
4
19
1,264
NATO PA / AP-OTAN retweeted
🙏to @OECDdev for including a @natopa voice at the conference on the future of development policy. Security policy & development policy are not a binary choice. We need both! Linchpin=resilience. @natopa focuses on translating resilience into concrete parliamentary legislation.
1
4
10
1,063
NATO PA / AP-OTAN retweeted
🤝 The NDC was pleased to welcome H.E. Mr Marcos Perestrello, President of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly - @natopa. 📌 He met NDC Commandant LGEN Max A.L.T. Nielsen, received a briefing on the College, and toured the facilities, gaining insight into the NDC’s role as @NATO's leading strategic-level #educational and #research institution. 🙌 Thank you for the visit and #engaging discussions! #WeAreNATO
1
6
16
890
NATO PA / AP-OTAN retweeted
"Sono qui oggi non soltanto per il rispetto che ho per questa Assemblea e per l’Alleanza Atlantica, ma per affidarvi la responsabilità di contaminare positivamente i vostri Parlamenti e, più in generale, le vostre nazioni, spiegando loro che non esiste futuro se non attraverso l’unione di tutti i Paesi liberi e la ricostruzione di una carta di valori condivisi. Ognuno di noi ha il compito di contribuire a una nuova #NATO, cardine imprescindibile per la nostra capacità di difesa e deterrenza, chiamata oggi non solo a reagire alle crisi, ma anche ad anticiparle, a partire dalle minacce e dalle instabilità che provengono dal Fianco Sud. L’Africa rappresenta una priorità strategica: un continente giovane, ricco di risorse, energie e potenzialità, ma ancora segnato da profonde fragilità economiche, sociali e istituzionali. Guardare al Fianco Sud significa comprendere che sicurezza, sviluppo e stabilità sono dimensioni inseparabili. L’Alleanza Atlantica deve evolvere, aprirsi e dialogare sempre di più con Paesi che condividono con noi valori, interessi e visioni comuni. L’Europa, sul tema della difesa, deve superare il perimetro dei 27 Stati e coinvolgere anche le altre nazioni del continente, per condividere responsabilità e sicurezza e affrontare minacce sempre più complesse. Sono certo che il vostro lavoro sarà fondamentale per assicurare un futuro migliore ai nostri figli". Così il Min. @GuidoCrosetto all’apertura del Seminario del “Gruppo Speciale Mediterraneo e Medio Oriente” dell’Assemblea parlamentare della NATO, presso l’Aula dei Gruppi Parlamentari di @Montecitorio.
14
18
76
4,399
NATO PA / AP-OTAN retweeted
Great to be in Rome for the 30th anniversary of the Med & Middle East Special Group of the @natopa together with @EUSR_Gulf. Stability in our southern neighbourhood is key for our shared security and #NATO will continue to enhance cooperation with our Med and Gulf partners
8
18
1,621
NATO PA / AP-OTAN retweeted
At @NATO_PA, we believe building a culture of defence and preparedness is essential for a stronger Europe in a stronger @NATO. Great exchanges this week with youth at the 55th @SG__Symposium and the #NEXTMilanForum at @ispionline & Bocconi.
3
4
9
608
NATO PA / AP-OTAN retweeted
For the first time @natopa organised a panel discussion at the @Defence24Days in 🇵🇱. @joannakluzik 🇵🇱, @markomihkelson 🇪🇪& @MarkLancasterMK 🇬🇧 discussed three political priorities for the upcoming @NATO Summit in 🇹🇷: 1) defence spending; 2) defence industry; 3) burden shifting.
6
18
1,111
NATO PA / AP-OTAN retweeted
🚨On 7 May @natopa organizes a dedicated panel discussion during the @Defence24Days conference in Warsaw. NATO Summit in Ankara: A Parliamentary Perspective 👉tiny.pl/xyt2tt-pp 🇵🇱: @joannakluzik 🇪🇪: @markomihkelson 🇬🇧:@MarkLancasterMK Moderator: @dpjankowski
1
8
16
1,183
NATO PA / AP-OTAN retweeted
This past week, I had the honor of hosting NATO Parliamentary Assembly President @MarcosPerestre1 and Secretary General @benedettabertiw in Washington, D.C. Together, we met with Minority Leader @RepJeffries, Co-Chair of the Transatlantic Legislator’s Dialogue @RepNateMoran, members of the U.S. Delegation to @natopa (@RepJackBergman, @CongBoyle, @RepBrianFitz, @RepGuthrie, @RepKamlagerDove, @RepRickLarsen, @DonaldNorcross, @RepLindaSanchez, @RepBethVanDuyne, @RepAnnWagner, and @DrNealDunnFL2), and leadership from the Senate NATO Observers Group, House Foreign Affairs and Armed Services Committees. These bipartisan, bicameral discussions underscored the Hague Summit’s commitment to achieving 5% defense and security spending and reaffirmed @NATO's support for Ukrainian sovereignty. Face-to-face engagements like these foster open, candid dialogue between U.S. legislators and their parliamentarian counterparts.
10
6
1
15
1,795
Ranking Member @RepGregoryMeeks met with @natopa President Marcos Perestrello and Secretary General Dr. Benedetta Berti. The leaders discussed the state of the transatlantic partnership and the critical role of members of parliament in upholding it. They also reaffirmed their support for maintaining robust interparliamentary dialogue and diplomacy between the United States and our NATO allies.
5
10
1,741