After the NATO Defence Ministers video-conference meeting, Jens Stoltenberg, NATO Secretary General talked about the joint efforts of the countries against COVID-19.

“NATO Defence Ministers have just met to decide on the next steps in our response to COVID-19. NATO’s core task is to continue delivering credible and effective deterrence and defence. That is what we have done throughout the pandemic.

We have taken all the necessary measures to ensure our forces remain ready, vigilant and prepared to respond to any threat. Because it is essential that this health crisis does not become a security crisis.

NATO and Allied militaries have also played a key role supporting the civilian response to COVID-19. This includes the airlift of essential medical supplies, transport of patients, and constructing field hospitals. Medical authorities around the world have warned that we could see a second wave in the pandemic. So NATO is preparing to provide strong support to civilian efforts if that happens”, - said Jens Stoltenberg.