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U.S. Department of Defense Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Public Affairs) News Release

Pentagon Press Secretary Rear Adm. John Kirby provided the following readout:

Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel met in Brussels today with Spain's Minister of Defense Dr. Pedro Morenes. The two leaders discussed the strength of the U.S.-Spain military relationship and opportunities to broaden that relationship bilaterally and through the NATO Alliance.

Secretary Hagel thanked Minister Morenes for Spain's hosting of U.S. ballistic missile defense-capable ships at Rota and for the support they have provided for U.S. Marines at Moron. He also expressed his appreciation for Spain's ongoing commitment to the ISAF mission in Afghanistan.

Both leaders, who met on the sidelines of the NATO Defense Ministerials, talked about security challenges in Africa, pledged to continue the dialogue and expressed interest in improving bilateral training opportunities, especially in the maritime environment.
Pentagon Press Secretary Rear Adm. John Kirby provided the following readout:

Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel met briefly in Brussels today with Italian Minister of Defense Roberta Pinotti. The two leaders discussed a range of security issues of mutual concern, to include the political unrest in Ukraine and ongoing operations in Afghanistan.

Secretary Hagel thanked Minister Pinotti for her leadership and for her nation's strong contributions to the NATO Alliance, including the ISAF mission. He pledged to continue to look for ways to deepen our bilateral relationship.

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