US Defense Secretary to Visit Germany, Belgium, and Poland
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is scheduled to travel to Germany, Belgium, and Poland next week. His itinerary includes visits to key military installations and participation in high-level meetings. The announcement was made by the Pentagon on Friday, outlining the Secretary's engagements across the three European nations. This trip underscores the US commitment to its European allies and partners.
In Germany, Secretary Hegseth will visit the headquarters of the US European Command and the US Africa Command in Stuttgart. Subsequently, he will travel to Brussels to attend the NATO defense ministers' meeting. While in Brussels, he will also participate in a gathering of Ukraine supporters, signaling continued support for Ukraine's defense capabilities.
Concluding his trip, Secretary Hegseth will meet with leading Polish politicians in Poland. He will also visit US troops stationed in the country, reaffirming the US commitment to Poland's security. This visit occurs amidst ongoing geopolitical tensions in Eastern Europe, highlighting the importance of transatlantic security cooperation.
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