Britain backs Mark Rutte to be the following Nato chief

Britain has given its backing to outgoing Dutch prime minister Mark Rutte to be the following Nato chief.

After Ben Wallace was snubbed for the job, No 10 stated Mr Rutte has ‘severe defence and safety credentials’ to be the alliance’s subsequent secretary-general.

Nato is seeking to appoint a successor to Jens Stoltenberg, who by October could have been within the job for a decade.

Mr Rutte, the Netherlands’ longest-serving premier, introduced in July he would go away politics following the collapse of his coalition authorities.

He has remained caretaker prime minister whereas talks over establishing a brand new authorities within the aftermath of the nation’s November elections drag on.

Britain has given its backing to outgoing Dutch prime minister Mark Rutte to be the following Nato chief 

After Ben Wallace was snubbed for the job, No 10 stated Mr Rutte has ‘severe defence and safety credentials’ to be the alliance’s subsequent secretary-general

Nato is seeking to appoint a successor to Jens Stoltenberg, who by October could have been within the job for a decade

Rishi Sunak’s spokesman stated Mr Rutte had the UK’s backing. 

The Dutch chief ‘is nicely revered throughout the alliance, has severe defence and safety credentials, and can make sure that the alliance stays sturdy and able to defend and deter,’ the spokesman added.

Reports recommend US President Joe Biden has additionally endorsed Mr Rutte, with about two-thirds of Nato’s 31 member states stated to again his candidacy.

Mr Stoltenberg had his tenure prolonged by a yr in July, with Nato leaders opting to maintain him in place within the aftermath of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

His successor might be handed the duty of making certain Nato assist for Kyiv stays resilient whereas protecting the alliance out of a direct battle with Moscow.

Former defence secretary Mr Wallace had hoped to take the function however confronted resistance from Mr Biden and France.