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　　Stoltenberg stated that this multinational² enhanced forward presence "will be rotational³ and supported by a program of exercises, and it will be complemented⁴ by the necessary logistics and infrastructure⁵ to support pre-positioning and facilitate rapid reinforcement."

　　"Our military planners will provide the advice on the size and composition of our enhanced presence this spring," he added.

　　NATO to enhance presence in eastern Europe

　　The NATO chief welcomed the announcement made by many Allies on how they would contribute and pointed⁶ out that further decisions will be taken at the Warsaw Summit in July.

　　NATO has increased its presence in the eastern part of the Alliance in light of the Ukraine crisis. "We have tripled the size of the NATO Response Force to more than 40,000 troops, with the new Spearhead Force at its core. And we have activated⁷ six small headquarters in our eastern Allies, and are setting up two more," Stoltenberg highlighted.

　　Taking steps toward reinforcing the alliance's collective defense and deterrence⁸ is the main topic at the meeting of defense ministers.

　　"Effective deterrence and defense requires both forward presence of Allied⁹ forces, and our ability to reinforce them quickly, if needed," Stoltenberg has said ahead of the meeting.

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