NATO accession protocols begin for Finland, Sweden

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NATO accession protocols begin for Finland, Sweden

Finland's Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto, left, Sweden's Foreign Minister Ann Linde, right, and NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg attend a media conference after the signature of the NATO Accession Protocols for Finland and Sweden in the NATO headquarters in Brussels, Tuesday, July 5, 2022. (AP Photo/Olivier Matthys)

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UPDATED 8:28 AM PT – Wednesday, July 6, 2022

Finland and Sweden took one more step to joining the ranks of NATO. According to reports"]A bipartisan bill that will save billions | The Hill[/url] Tuesday, all 30 members of the organization signed off on each nation's accession protocols despite prior resistance from Turkey.

One more important step forward. ⁰
Today, #NATO Allies signed the Accession Protocols for 🇫🇮 and 🇸🇪. We want to extend a sincere thank you to all Allies.
 
The next step on the road towards membership is the ratification process in all national parliaments.
 #FinlandNATO pic.twitter.com/lUHKBPkncy

— Finland at NATO (@FinMissionNATO) July 5, 2022

This came after the three countries signed a trilateral agreement confirming Turkey's support for Finland and Sweden becoming members of the organization. NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg spoke about the decision to begin the accession protocols during a press conference.

"I commend all allies for moving so quickly in accepting Finland and Sweden applications for membership," he stated. "And I want to thank Turkey, Finland and Sweden for their constructive approach. The trilateral agreement they signed at the Madrid summit made today possible."

An historic day for Euro-Atlantic security as all 30 #NATO Allies sign the Accession Protocols for #Finland & #Sweden. With 32 nations around the table, we will be stronger and safer, as we face a more dangerous world. pic.twitter.com/Mu0jjK9IuF

— Jens Stoltenberg (@jensstoltenberg) July 5, 2022

In the meantime, each country's membership bids are expected to be ratified within the coming weeks.

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