US President Joe Biden honored NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg with the Presidential Medal of Freedom during the alliance's 75th-anniversary celebration at the NATO summit. Biden praised Stoltenberg for his integrity, intellectual rigor, and diplomatic skills, highlighting his ability to navigate crises and work with leaders from diverse political backgrounds.
Biden's decision to extend Stoltenberg's tenure as NATO secretary general by an additional year was influenced by Russia's actions in Ukraine. Stoltenberg, a former Norwegian prime minister, has held the position since 2014 and played a crucial role in strengthening and energizing the alliance.
