(ANSA) - BELGRADE, OCT 1 - "I can't wait to get started, I thank Jen for the friendship. Ukraine remains a key priority for the alliance. However, we must also increase our spending on defence and deterrence. Furthermore, we both believe that the transatlantic bond is the foundation of NATO." This was stated by Mark Rutte, NATO's new Secretary General, during joint statements with Jens Stoltenberg. (ANSA).