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Immediate Release

Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis in Belgium for NATO Defense Ministerial

Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis arrived in Brussels today, where he will attend tomorrow's NATO Defense Ministerial.

During the visit, he will meet with regional allies and counterparts to discuss common security issues, underscoring America's commitment to the NATO alliance.