“For the first time, the summit will include the leaders of Australia, Japan, New Zealand and South Korea to convey that regardless of location, the United States and its allies will defend the principles of independence and territorial integrity,” RIA Novosti quotes him.
Kirby also added that US President Joe Biden will announce new commitments at the summit to strengthen NATO's defense capabilities.
Earlier, Special Assistant to the President of the United States Amanda Sloat said that at the summit in Madrid, NATO will make broad announcements about the new alignment of forces in Europe.