– I am looking forward to the quick completion of the final formalities. The fact that the Nordic countries are now united in NATO is of historical significance. This is the strength of our security, NATO and "Nordic region" – said Eide.

The Hungarian Parliament agreed to ratify Sweden's accession to NATO. The decision was taken by parliament after a motion submitted by Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban. Out of 194 parliamentarians, six voted against Sweden's accession.

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Source: regjeringen, Law Firm Government of Sweden, Photo: Ninni Andersson/Office of the Government of Sweden, in the photo Prime Minister of Sweden Ulf Kristersson

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