“European security, however, remains inextricably linked to the state of the transatlantic union. Rumors of an imminent collapse of NATO are very popular today. Yes, there are problems in NATO, but ... there are no signs that the alliance is in a coma, ”her statement quoted RIA Novosti at the Berlin Security Conference.
At the same time, according to her, the main strength of NATO is political unity.
“Our military strength is based on political unity. In extreme situations, this allows us to risk the lives of our soldiers to protect each other, ”said the head of the Norwegian Foreign Ministry.
She also praised the US role in the alliance, calling it "unthinkable" for the alliance to exist without Washington.
“Although we have differences with the United States on certain issues, such as climate and trade, in US defense and security issues, US leadership in Europe is vital. And I have to say that US involvement in Europe ... is even higher than it was before, ”Søreide said.
Earlier, German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas called on NATO to adapt to modern challenges.
On November 7, French leader Emmanuel Macron admitted that NATO has a “brain death” and Europe can no longer count on US military assistance.