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Anders Fogh Rasmussen

Prime Minister of Denmark (2001-09). Secretary General of NATO (since 2009).

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NATO: Delivering Security in the 21st Century

by Anders Fogh Rasmussen

London (United Kingdom) | 4 July 2012

The Royal Institute of International Affairs Catham House London
Ladies and gentlemen,
I am delighted to be here at Chatham House. This august institution has
become a by-word for free and open debate. It is full of history, yet focused
on the future. For nearly nine decades, speakers (…)

NATO Secretary General statement on end of Libya mission

by Anders Fogh Rasmussen

Brussels (Belgium) | 28 October 2011

Today, we confirmed the decision taken by the North Atlantic Council a week ago. Our operation for Libya will end on October 31. Until then, together with our partners, we will continue to monitor the situation. And if needed, we will continue to respond to threats to civilians.
We have fully (…)

Statement by Anders Fogh Rasmussen on Libya

by Anders Fogh Rasmussen

Brussels (Belgium) | 27 March 2011

NATO Allies have decided to take on the whole military operation in Libya under the United Nations Security Council Resolution. Our goal is to protect civilians and civilian-populated areas under threat of attack from the Gaddafi regime. NATO will implement all aspects of the UN Resolution. (…)

Statement by Anders Fogh Rasmussen on Libya no-fly zone

by Anders Fogh Rasmussen

Brussels (Belgium) | 24 March 2011

NATO Allies have now decided to enforce the no-fly zone over Libya.
We are taking action as part of the broad international effort to protect civilians against the attacks by the Gaddafi regime. We will cooperate with our partners in the region and welcome their contributions.
All NATO (…)

Statement by Anders Fogh Rasmussen on Libya arms embargo

by Anders Fogh Rasmussen

Brussels (Belgium) | 22 March 2011

NATO has now decided to launch an operation to enforce the arms embargo against Libya. All Allies are committed to meet their responsibilities under the United Nations resolution to stop the intolerable violence against Libyan civilians.
Our top operational commander, Admiral Stavridis, is (…)

Statement by Anders Fogh Rasmussen following the Resolution 1973

by Anders Fogh Rasmussen

Brussels (Belgium) | 18 March 2011

NATO welcomes the United Nations Security Council Resolution. The Resolution sends a strong and clear message from the entire international community to the Ghaddafi regime: stop your brutal and systematic violence against the people of Libya immediately.
NATO is now completing its planning in (…)

Press conference by Anders Fogh Rasmussen on Libya

by Anders Fogh Rasmussen

Brussels (Belgium) | 10 March 2011

Good afternoon.
The focus of our first session this afternoon has been the situation in Libya, which is of great concern to us all. In our southern neighbourhood, Libya has become the scene of violent clashes and a growing humanitarian crisis.
At this stage, it is unclear which future (…)

Speech by Anders Fogh Rasmussen: NATO and NGO’s

by Anders Fogh Rasmussen

Helsinki (Finland) | 4 March 2010

President Halonen, President Ahtisaari, Minister Stubb, Minister Bildt, Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen,
I am delighted to be here today. The theme of this seminar, “the comprehensive approach to crisis management”, is central to NATO’s new Strategic Concept. I am grateful to our co-hosts, (…)

Speech by Anders Fogh Rasmussen at the 46th Munich Security Conference

by Anders Fogh Rasmussen

Munich (Germanay) | 7 February 2010

Ambassador Ischinger, Ministers, Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen,
This is my first appearance at the Munich Security Conference, and I have been looking forward to coming here. This Conference has become a focal point for the international security debate — a sort of “away day” for security (…)

Speech by Anders Fogh Rasmussen at Lloyd’s of London

by Anders Fogh Rasmussen

London (United Kingdom) | 3 October 2009

Let me begin by thanking Peter Levine for hosting us in this very impressive building. This is my first time here, but it is the second time that NATO and Lloyd’s have come together to discuss emerging security challenges. And while a security Alliance and an insurance market might not seem to (…)

“Europe needs to embrace reform”

by Anders Fogh Rasmussen

29 November 2005

Europe needs reforms. Therefore, firm decisions in key issues at the national and European levels are necessary. Globalization is not a threat, it’s an opportunity. From a positive point of view, the majority of our citizens can benefit from it. We don’t have to choose between two economic (…)