NATO keeps Stoltenberg as its chief until 2022
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NATO has extended the mandate of its top civilian official, Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, for two years, making the former Norwegian premier one of the longest-serving heads of the military alliance.

Stoltenberg said Thursday he is “honored” by the decision made by the 29 allies.

“I thank them for putting their trust in me,” he said. “We face the biggest security challenges in a generation, and I look forward to continue working with all allies to adapt and modernize NATO.”

Stoltenberg, who assumed office in 2014, will now hold the post until Sept. 30, 2022.

Only former Dutch Foreign Affairs Minister Joseph Luns, who spent 13 years in office from 1971, will have served in the post longer if Stoltenberg sees out his term.