NATO has 32 members, but it also maintains relations with more than 35 non-member countries and international organizations, called NATO partners. This partnership network strengthens security for both partners and Allies alike. In January 1994, Partnership for Peace was launched, NATO's first formal partnership program, focused on NATO's neighbors in Europe. It includes cooperation with 16 countries 🇦🇲🇦🇹🇦🇿🇧🇦🇬🇪🇮🇪🇰🇿🇰🇬🇲🇹🇲🇩🇷🇸🇨🇭🇹🇯🇹🇲🇺🇦🇺🇿 #WeAreNATO | U.S. Mission to NA

2K views · 270 reactions | "NATO Allies are committed to enhanced deterrence and defense, to greater and smarter defense spending, to deeper ties with Indo-Pacific partners. NATO’s door remains open to new members, and it will stay open." — Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken | U.S. Department of State | Facebook