Turkey's Support for Mark Rutte as NATO Secretary General

SOURCE www.breitbart.com
Turkey backs Netherlands' Prime Minister Mark Rutte for NATO Secretary General position, after initial reservations, to succeed Jens Stoltenberg.

Key Points

  • Turkey notified NATO allies of support for Rutte
  • Rutte sought Erdogan's support during visit to Turkey
  • NATO aims to finalize successor before EU job competition in June
  • Role of NATO Secretary-General in guiding member consultations

Pros

  • Continuity in NATO leadership
  • Strengthening alliance with the Netherlands

Cons

  • Initial reservations from Turkey and Hungary