WASHINGTON (Reuters) - European countries must shoulder more of the political and economic responsiblity for NATO's common defense to ensure the continued relevance of the alliance in coming years, Norwegian Defense Minister Ine Eriksen Soreide said on Thursday.
Soreide, who met with an number of U.S. lawmakers this week and is due to meet with U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel on Friday, said the United States could not be expected to continue paying for over 70 percent of NATO's defense needs.
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