E5 Leaders' Statement

Against the backdrop of the current threats and challenges to the security environment, leaders of France, Germany, Italy, Poland and United Kingdom met today in Berlin. The Secretary General of NATO joined the meeting from Washington. Leaders affirmed their unwavering commitment to Euro-Atlantic security and the transatlantic bond, recognizing the vital role the US continues to play in the Alliance. They agreed to collectively work towards a successful NATO summit in Ankara hosted by President