28 minutes ago30 NATO States Sign Finland, Sweden Accession Protocol
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(4 years ago)NATO's 30 allies signed an accession protocol for Finland and Sweden today to allow them to join the armed nuclear alliance once allied parliaments ratify the decision. The movement, which is the most significant expansion of the alliance since the mid-1990s, means Helsinki and Stockholm can receive [...]
The movement, which is the most significant expansion of the alliance since the mid-1990s, means Helsinki and Stockholm can participate in NATO meetings and have greater access to intelligence, writes Skynews.
However, they will not be protected by NATO's defence clause that an attack on an ally is an attack on everyone until ratification ) which will likely last until one year.
“This is really a historic moment”, said Secretary General NATO, Jens Stoltenberg, along with the two countries' foreign ministers.
With 32 nations around the table, we'll be even stronger”.
Swedish senior diplomat Ann Linde thanked the states for their support.
Thank you for your support. Now the ratification process begins by each of the allies. I look forward to working together to ensure our collective security. ”
