Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said he looks forward to working with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, whose leadership term was extended by one year on Tuesday, APA reports citing CNN news.

"Excellent news on the extension of Jens Stoltenberg's mandate as NATO Secretary General. Tough times demand strong leadership. Jens Stoltenberg has demonstrated just that," Kuleba tweeted.

"I look forward to furthering our cooperation."

Stoltenberg said he was "honored" by the transatlantic military alliance's decision to prolong his leadership for another year, until 1 October 2024.

“The Transatlantic bond between Europe and North America has ensured our freedom and security for nearly 75 years and in a more dangerous world, our Alliance is more important than ever," Stoltenberg tweeted.

The former prime minister of Norway and UN special envoy on climate change became NATO secretary general in October 2014.

Source: Azeri-Press News Agency