The former Danish prime minister, who was sworn in as the Alliance's 12th secretary-general on August 1st, voiced hope before the start of his trip Wednesday that he will see an improvement in the ties between the two key NATO allies during his term. "While these are bilateral issues, the effects of these tensions are felt far beyond, NATO-EU relations being the most obvious," he said.
Fostul Premier danez, care a devenit pe 1 august cel de-al XII-lea secretar-general al Alianţei, şi-a exprimat speranţa miercuri, înainte de începerea voiajului său, că pe durata mandatului său va observa îmbunătăţiri în relaţiile dintre doi aliaţi-cheie ai NATO.