Rasmussen believes Vilnius Summit to be of defining significance

NATO Secretary General Anders Foght Rasmussen welcomes the Vilnius Summit outcomes and expresses his confidence that the summit is a defining moment in EU relations with its Eastern Partners. Statement of Rasmussen was released today.

"I congratulate Azerbaijan, Georgia and Moldova for making the sovereign choice to take important steps forward in their relations with the European Union with determination, courage and hard work. Todays agreements will further enhance reforms, trade, and people to people contacts. They represent a major contribution to freedom, stability, and prosperity in Europe. I welcome the forward looking agenda for the Eastern Partnership over the next two years, which will consolidate and develop the process of political association and economic integration. These are goals that NATO shares and supports through its own partnerships and security cooperation, reads the NATO Secretary Generals statement.