Belgium: Finland on Tuesday became the 31st member of NATO, Finnish Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto claimed that it will put in efforts to make Sweden a NATO member too.
In a video message, Finland’s Foreign Minister said that “We started this process together with our closest ally and neighbor Sweden. Our journey is not complete until Sweden is also a member. We’ll do our utmost as a NATO member to get Sweden also in.”
Thanking all NATO allies for their “great support throughout this Finnish NATO application process”, he further said, “We are now one of the NATO countries happy to be with you. This is a historic day for Finland. We’ll be part of NATO’s deterrence and defence. Euroatlantic security is key for our country.”
“Finland is entering a new era as a member of NATO. I am proud of Finland and the Finnish people. As a nation, we have been united throughout this historic process. Thank you to our Allies for your trust. Together we will be even stronger,” tweeted Finland PM Sanna Marin.
Meanwhile, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov claimed that Russia will have to take countermeasures in respect to Finland’s accession to NATO.
In 2022, Finland and Sweden submitted applications to join NATO. A majority of NATO members welcomed the applications of Finland and Sweden except for Turkey and Hungary.
(With Agency Inputs)
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