This is very important information regarding the process of Sweden's accession to NATO. The decision of the Hungarian Parliament and the approval by all NATO member states are an important step towards strengthening security in the region.
After the decision was signed by the Marshal and the President and the instrument of ratification was transferred to the United States, Sweden will undergo a formal accession process to the North Atlantic Treaty. This will open the way to Sweden's full participation in NATO activities as an ally.
An opportunity to intensify cooperation with other Member States
Joining NATO is not only a commitment to mutual defense, but also an opportunity to intensify cooperation with others Member States in the field of security, defense and foreign policy. It is also an expression of Sweden's desire to strengthen ties with its allies in order to more effectively counteract contemporary security challenges.
We are therefore witnessing a historic moment that will come had a significant impact not only to Sweden, but also to the entire Euro-Atlantic security community.
Statement by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Norway on Sweden's membership in NATO
– I am very pleased that the path to Sweden's membership in NATO is now open, he said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.
– 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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