Madrid, June 5 (European Press) –
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Monday hailed the “fantastic job” done by his defense secretary, Ben Wallace, without excluding that he might aspire to lead NATO to replace Jens Stoltenberg, who is already in principle facing the straight line. the end of his term.
“Ben is well respected among his peers,” Sunak said, when questioned during a hearing in Kent about speculation that Wallace is in the compounds as the future Secretary-General of the Atlantic Alliance.
“It is a conversation that takes place between the leaders,” the British “prime minister” limited himself to saying, who nevertheless wanted to establish the role of the United Kingdom within the alliance, as it participates “in every one of its operations.”
Wallace himself has admitted that serving as NATO’s general secretary is a job he “would like,” fueling speculation in the face of negotiations that are expected to be secret, as Stoltenberg’s successor will not be chosen by vote but by negotiation.
Among those who must give their consent is the United States, the country Sunak will visit this week. And US President Joe Biden will receive him at the White House, although Washington has not identified potential candidates for NATO leadership either.
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