U.S. Department of State

11/17/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 11/18/2024 01:46

Assistant Secretary Stewart Travels to United Kingdom and Finland

Assistant Secretary for Arms Control, Deterrence, and Stability, Mallory Stewart will travel to London, United Kingdom, and Helsinki, Finland, from November 18-22. During her visit, Assistant Secretary Stewart will participate in key discussions on arms control, nuclear deterrence, emerging threats, and regional stability.

In London, Assistant Secretary Stewart will engage in a Track 1.5 dialogue hosted by the Center for a New American Security (CNAS), alongside representatives from NATO, the U.S. government, and non-governmental experts. The discussion will focus on NATO's efforts to advance arms control in the current security environment, with an emphasis on strengthening multilateral arms control regimes.

In Helsinki, Assistant Secretary Stewart will hold bilateral meetings with senior officials and participate in a roundtable discussion held by the Finnish Institute of International Affairs (FIIA) on the importance of international norms, with a focus on space security and responsible military use of AI.

This visit underscores the U.S. commitment to strengthening international partnerships and advancing global security through diplomacy, arms control, and strategic deterrence.