Pakistan, May 10 -- German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated that Europe remains committed to maintaining a strong NATO alliance despite growing differences with the United States over the ongoing Iran war and related geopolitical issues. He made these remarks during a joint press conference in Stockholm with Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson. Moreover, he emphasized that cooperation within NATO remains essential for long-term European and global security.

Merz acknowledged that tensions between the administration of US President Donald Trump and European NATO partners have increased in recent months, particularly over defence spending and foreign policy disagreements. These differences became more visible after several European coun...