Finnish President Sauli Niinisto signed an act approving NATO for his country membership Thursday.
Parliament voted by a large majority in In early March in favor of The government’s suggestion on Necessary legislation for country for join the West defense alliance. Niinisto was announced after vote that it wanted to sign off on before the Finnish parliamentary elections on April 2.
However, Finland still has to wait for Turkey and Hungary for ratification membership to request. All other 28 NATO members have already He agreed to join.
Hungary aims to ratify Finland’s accession on March 27, approved by the foreign affairs committee of the turkish parliament on Thursday but still has to be approved by the General Assembly.
Regarding of Russian war in Ukraine advanced, the Scandinavian country for membership in NATO last drive together with Sweden.
The two countries He had hoped for a long time join NATO at the same time but because of Turkey’s opposition to Sweden’s accession, Finland could proceed on its own.
Finland shares Limit with Russia that stretches over 1,300 km (807.7 miles).
NATO, in in the meantime, announced It continues on military integration process of The two countries, although the application process has not been finalized. Alliance Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg told reporters in Brussels Tuesday that he was “absolutely confident” Sweden would do so also Became the full member of NATO.
“I really think it will be good for Stoltenberg said “NATO” good for Finland, it will be good for Sweden, it will be good for everyone of us That we have Finland and Sweden in as soon as possible possible. that it also the reason I worked hard to agree last year which was historical decision that all NATO allies, also Turkey and Hungary made To call Finland and Sweden. And since then, since June last yearWe had the fastest joining process in Modern NATO history Because we remember that Finland and Sweden applied in maybe. In June, they were already called, “He is added.