Stoltenberg: Sweden and Finland abide by triple memorandum

NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg attended the Folk och Försvar Security Conference in Sweden and delivered a speech.

Referring to the applications for NATO membership of Sweden and Finland, Stoltenberg recalled that the two countries signed a triple memorandum with Turkey at the NATO summit in Madrid in June 2022 to increase the fight against terrorism and strengthen cooperation.

Stating that NATO decided to invite Sweden and Finland to become members, Stoltenberg said: “I am happy to see that the agreement has been fulfilled.” saying.

“NATO CANNOT THINK ABOUT THAT”

Recalling that the two countries’ membership accession protocol has been ratified by 28 of NATO’s 30 allies so far, Stoltenberg said he believes Sweden and Finland will join the alliance soon.

Stoltenberg noted that after applying to NATO, some NATO allies gave security guarantees to the two countries, NATO increased its presence in the region, and Sweden and Finland were now included in NATO meetings and cooperation. integrated military.

“It is unthinkable that NATO would not act if the security of Sweden and Finland were threatened,” Stoltenberg said. he said. (AA)