Threats, risks and challenges facing the Euro-Atlantic region will be among the key topics at the 36th NATO Summit, scheduled to take place in Ankara on July 7–8.

Axar.az reports, citing Turkish media, that Turkish Presidential Communications Director Burhanettin Duran said NATO leaders will review the alliance's defense and deterrence efforts, including measures taken under the decision to increase defense investments.

“At the summit, the steps taken in the context of the decision to increase defense investments and the Alliance's efforts in the field of deterrence and defense will be evaluated from a 360-degree perspective.”

He added that leaders would also discuss broader security challenges facing the alliance.

“Leaders will exchange views at a strategic level on threats, risks and challenges to the Euro-Atlantic region, and the situation in Ukraine and recent developments in the Alliance's south will be discussed.”