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NATO General: The Alliance sees the region’s future in Euro-Atlantic integration

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Interview by Ani Ruci with General Petr Pavel, the Chairman of the NATO Military Committee What is NATO planning to do to strengthen security in a fragile region such as the Western Balkans? How will the NATO concept of Collective Defence be implemented in the region? – The Western Balkans is a region of strategic importance for NATO and we have invested in the security and stability of the Western Balkans for more than two decades. With that assistance, the region has made significant progress since the 1990s. NATO has helped end two ethnic wars in the Western Balkans. Stability…

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  • "Democratic values, rule of law, domestic reforms, and good neighbourly relations are vital for regional cooperation and stability. It is not an easy path. It demands real commitment, real progress in reforms, and in reconciliation. The Alliance sees the region’s future in Euro-Atlantic cooperation and integration for those who want it and we are determined to help the countries of the region to implement real reforms for the benefit of their citizens, regardless of whether they want to join NATO or not. We respect their choice, whatever it is," says General Petr Pavel, the Chairman of the NATO Military Committee

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