NATO Accession Anniversary for Czechia, Hungary, and Poland
Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State On behalf of the United States, I want to congratulate Czechia, Hungary, and Poland on the 25th anniversary of your accession to NATO. As then-Secretary of State Madeleine Albright said to mark your accession in 1999, “NATO is joined by three proud democracies – countries that have proven their ability to meet Alliance responsibilities, uphold Alliance values, and defend Alliance interests.” For 25 years, we have stood together as Allies – united and fully committed to our collective security. Today, NATO stands as the most successful and enduring alliance in history. As we adapt to address the evolving challenges of the future and uphold our ironclad commitment to defend every inch of NATO territory, our Alliance is stronger than ever.
Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State
On behalf of the United States, I want to congratulate Czechia, Hungary, and Poland on the 25th anniversary of your accession to NATO.
As then-Secretary of State Madeleine Albright said to mark your accession in 1999, “NATO is joined by three proud democracies – countries that have proven their ability to meet Alliance responsibilities, uphold Alliance values, and defend Alliance interests.”
For 25 years, we have stood together as Allies – united and fully committed to our collective security. Today, NATO stands as the most successful and enduring alliance in history. As we adapt to address the evolving challenges of the future and uphold our ironclad commitment to defend every inch of NATO territory, our Alliance is stronger than ever.
