NATO is discussing the possibility of abandoning annual summits and moving to a less frequent format for meetings of alliance leaders, LETA reports citing Reuters.
According to a senior European official and five diplomats from NATO member countries, internal discussions are considering the option of holding summits every two years. Some countries also suggest that the 2028 summit may not take place, although a final decision has not yet been made.
Reuters reminds that other diplomats and analysts have long argued that annual summits create pressure to achieve major results, which reduces the opportunities for long-term planning.
At the same time, the agency notes that the discussions are broader in nature and are not limited to specific political circumstances.
One of the agency's sources expressed the opinion that it is better to hold summits less frequently than to hold unsuccessful summits.
Meanwhile, a NATO representative emphasized that the alliance will continue to hold regular meetings of heads of state and government, and that allies will continue to consult and make decisions on common security issues between summits.
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