WASHINGTON, Jan 29 : NATO countries could agree before the July summit in Washington to create a military equivalent of the Schengen zone that would allow the armed forces of NATO countries to move freely within the borders of the alliance, The Times reported on Sunday.
For many years, leaders of NATO member states have been seeking to create a military equivalent of the Schengen zone, the report said, adding that negotiations are currently underway to create a number of military corridors in Europe.
The report noted that currently, NATO cross-border exercises often require a large amount of paperwork, which can be critical in the event of a military crisis.
The alliance is also reportedly disappointed with the bureaucracy associated with the rules for the use of the same equipment by the military of different countries. (UNI)
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