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Nato summit marking 75 years of the military alliance set to open in Washington DC

THE Nato military alliance begins a three-day summit in Washington DC tomorrow.

Nato’s ranks have grown from its original 12 nations that signed the Washington Treaty 75 years ago — to 32 countries after Sweden joined this year.

Article 5 of the treaty is a political commitment by all member countries to come to the aid of any member whose sovereignty or territory might be under attack. 

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