NATO Chief Tells Biden More Than 20 Allies Have Committed to Defense Spending Pledge

Mr. Stoltenberg confirmed that spending among Canada and European member nations has increased by 18 percent—the largest increase in decades.

President Joe Biden (R) and NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg meet in the Oval Office of the White House on June 17, 2024. Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images

North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg met with President Joe Biden in Washington on June 17 and announced that more than 20 of the 32 member nations have committed to their spending goal.

NATO members previously agreed to spend at least 2 percent of their gross domestic product on defense. President Biden touted the fact the number of member nations committing to 2 percent has doubled since he took office.