Dutch PM Mark Rutte picked as next Nato secretary general
Mark Rutte will lead Nato from October 1. Photo: Reuters
Dutch prime minister Mark Rutte has been selected as the next Nato chief after his only rival dropped out of the leadership race.
Mr Rutte will become the secretary general of the alliance on October 1 and will replace the current boss, Jens Stoltenberg.
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