NATO invokes collective defence clause in support of US
The North Atlantic Council, NATO's decision-making body, unanimously decided on 12 September to invoke for the first time in history the clause of collective defence to help the United States punish the perpetrators of Tuesday's deadly terrorist attacks. NATO Secretary General Lord Robertson reaffirmed during a press conference that NATO allies will take such actions as deemed necessary, including the use of force, adding that members shall respond commensurate with their judgement and resources.
The North Atlantic Council, NATO’s decision-making body, unanimously decided on 12 September to invoke for the first time in history the clause of collective defence to help the United States punish the perpetrators of Tuesday’s deadly terrorist attacks. NATO Secretary General Lord Robertson reaffirmed during a press conference that NATO allies will take such actions as deemed necessary, including the use of force, adding that members shall respond commensurate with their judgement and resources.
