Secretary of State Marco Rubio meeting with NATO leaders

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United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio, left, and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte shake hands after delivering a statement during a meeting of NATO foreign ministers in Helsingborg, Sweden, Friday, May 22, 2026. Julia Demaree Nikhinson/Pool via REUTERS

Secretary of State Marco Rubio meeting with NATO leaders oversees for a major summit and signing in Sweden.

The new technology cooperation agreement was signed by Rubio and Swedish officials during a high-level gathering focused on NATO coordination, defense cooperation, and strengthening Western technology partnerships.

The meeting comes as the Trump administration pushes allies to increase defense spending while also deepening economic and tech ties across Europe.