On Tuesday 5 July, at NATO Headquarters, Ambassadors from the 30 allied countries signed the protocols of accession of Finland and Sweden to NATO. They are now ‘official invitees', and can participate in the discussions.
“This is a historic day for Finland, for Sweden, for NATO and for Euro-Atlantic security”, stressed NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, alongside Finnish Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto and Swedish Foreign Minister Ann Linde.
He said both countries would make...