May 1989 Brussels summit
The May 1989 NATO summit was a summit held for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. The summit was held in Brussels, Belgium. This summit was the ninth NATO summit to bring world leaders from NATO together, which marked the 40th anniversary of the formation of NATO.
| Brussels summit | |
|---|---|
| Host country | Belgium |
| Dates | 29 and 30 May 1989 |
Background and discussion
Due to the Cold War, Europe had been divided, the main goal was to reunite the countries. Members of NATO encouraged cooperation in order to make a better future for the alliance.[1] There were talks to improve the relationship between East and West Germany. In the declaration it is stated that peace must be worked for, not taken for granted. The Soviet Union would dissolve just two and a half years later.[2]
References
- Nelson, Jack (31 May 1989). "Bush to Seek 'New Mission' for NATO : Responds to Gorbachev in Appeal to Make 'Europe Whole and Free'". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 28 July 2023.
- "NATO Mini. Comm. Brussels – 29–30 May 1989". www.nato.int. Retrieved 28 July 2023.
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