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NATO countries to boost defense spending to 5% of GDP NHK

A: Hey there! Ever wondered about the latest world news?
B: Not really, what's up?

A: Well, something big happened with NATO! The leaders agreed on a new defense spending plan at their summit in Hague, Netherlands.
B: Oh, really? What did they agree on?

A: They decided that all member countries will increase their defense spending to at least 3.5% of their GDP, and up to 1.5% for related stuff like infrastructure projects by 2035! Pretty big deal, right?
B: Wow, that sounds important! I wonder how this will change things...

A: Yeah, it's a significant step for international security. Let's see how it plays out in the coming years!
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NATO has agreed that member countries will raise their defense and related spending to 5 percent of GDP.



North Atlantic Treaty Organization leaders reached the agreement at the summit in The Hague, the Netherlands, on Wednesday.



The alliance says defense spending will increase to at least 3.5 percent of GDP, and related spending, such as that for infrastructure projects, to up to 1.5 percent by 2035.
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NATO has announced an agreement for its member countries to increase their defense and related spending to a minimum of 3.5% and up to 1.5% on infrastructure projects respectively by 2035, as decided at the summit held in The Hague, Netherlands. This decision is intended to enhance international
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ID: b50d3a51-ec7e-47a2-9b56-9a8af929b334

Category ID: nhk

URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20250625_16/

Date: June 25, 2025

Created: 2025/06/26 07:25

Updated: 2025/12/08 03:33

Last Read: 2025/06/26 07:51