NATO Chief Mark Rutte met with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on Friday in Palm Beach, Florida, to discuss global security challenges facing the alliance.

The meeting focused on concerns about defense spending among European nations and the stability of the NATO transatlantic alliance.

Rutte, the former Dutch Prime Minister, expressed his intent to meet Trump following his November 5 reelection to discuss potential geopolitical threats, primarily from the strengthening relationship between North Korea and Russia.

Trump's reelection has heightened concerns in Europe about the continuity of U.S. military aid to Ukraine, which is considered crucial for European and American security interests.

Rutte highlighted the growing cooperation between North Korea, Iran, China, and Russia, emphasizing its threat to both the U.S. and Europe.

He also warned about Russia supplying technology to North Korea, posing risks to the U.S. mainland and continental Europe.

Rutte expressed his willingness to collaborate with Trump on addressing these threats.