Commissioner comments on NATO summit announcement

"The size, scale and importance of the event cannot be over estimated, and policing and security will need to be of the highest standard.

"Gwent Police has a proud tradition of providing safe and secure policing for major events and I have no doubt the policing of the 2014 NATO Summit will be no different.

"That said whilst the event is important it's no more important than the interests and well-being of local residents. I will be ensuring that any potential local disruption is kept to a minimum and the policing service provided for the rest of Gwent is not adversely affected."

Gwent Police Chief Constable Jeff Farrar added: "This is a great opportunity for Gwent to once again showcase itself on an international stage, and we are delighted to be welcoming such a prestigious event to our policing area.

"It will be an enormous challenge for the Force but with our track record of having policed the 2005 European Union Foreign Ministers summit and the 2010 Ryder Cup at the same venue we are confident that working with other agencies and partners the event will be both safe and secure."