29 June 2023 at 21:05 AP also reports that NATO will probably ask Stoltenberg to continue as secretary general There is tentative agreement among the 31 NATO countries to ask Jens Stoltenberg to extend the period as secretary general by one year, the news agency AP is informed. Earlier on Thursday, AFP was informed that the countries have agreed to extend the period, and VG provided similar information on Wednesday. AP refers to a US official with knowledge of the decision. The official points out that the decision has not been formally taken by the member states, but says that Stoltenberg is expected to receive a request relatively soon. According to AFP, an announcement can be expected as early as next week. (NTB)
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