Stockholm: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasized that continued American support for NATO hinges on the alliance demonstrating clear strategic value to the United States. Speaking to reporters during the NATO foreign ministers' summit in Sweden, Rubio highlighted the ongoing debate within American politics regarding the nation's presence and contribution to NATO. He stressed that this discourse is primarily influenced by the perceived value that NATO provides to the US.

According to Anadolu Agency, Rubio acknowledged NATO's importance to Europe but underscored that it must also hold significant value for the United States. The goal, as stated by Rubio, is to cultivate a stronger NATO. He further noted that the US is in a constant state of reevaluation regarding its global troop presence. Rubio clarified that these assessments are based on technical work conducted by military personnel rather than political decisions.