April 2, 2008
The 2008 North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) summit in Bucharest, Romania, comes at a critical time for the Alliance. Key issues likely to be discussed include our important mission in Afghanistan, peace and stability in the Balkans, NATO enlargement, and relationships with U.S. partners including Russia and the EU. Heads of state from all 26 NATO allies as well as 23 partner countries, including Russia, will attend.
NATO's ongoing transformation and enlargement has been a historic success in bolstering the Alliance, promoting peace and security, and advancing freedom and democracy in Central and Eastern Europe. The President and Mrs. Bush's visit to Ukraine, Romania, and Croatia will underscore the importance of fostering a Europe whole, free, and at peace.
