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06/10/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 06/10/2026 07:37

NATO Deputy Secretary General: energy security has a critical role for defence

Speaking at the annual FuelsEurope Conference in Brussels on Wednesday (10 June 2026), NATO Deputy Secretary General Radmila Shekerinska underlined the critical role of energy and fuel supplies in supporting the Alliance's deterrence and defence.

Ms Shekerinska highlighted that defence depends on secure access to fuel and energy, and emphasised the importance of ensuring that fuel supply chains remain secure, resilient, and able to support miliary operations in times of crisis. The Deputy Secretary General stressed the need to reduce strategic vulnerabilities and strengthen the protection of critical energy infrastructure. She also noted that close cooperation between the defence and energy sectors remains essential to strengthen Allied security and resilience.

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