US seeks commitment of 5% defence spending from all NATO allies, Rubio says

BRUSSELS, April 3 (Reuters) - NATO allies should commit to increase their defence spending to at least 5% of their gross domestic product (GDP), U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Thursday, as he stressed Washington's own continuing commitment to the alliance.

"We do want to leave here with an understanding that we are on a pathway, a realistic pathway, to every single one of the members committed and fulfilling a promise to reach up to 5% of spending. That includes the U.S.," Rubio said before a meeting with NATO foreign ministers in Brussels.

Rubio said the U.S. was "as active as it has ever been" in the NATO alliance.