On Tuesday, 30NATOallies signed the accession protocols ofSwedenandFinlandfor legislative approval. Two countries to the Alliance Capital.
This move invaded neighboring Ukraine in February, and the subsequent military struggle further strengthened Russia's strategic isolation.
"This is a truly historic moment for Finland, Sweden and NATO," said Alliance Secretary-General Jens Stortemberg.
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When the 30-member alliance made a historic decision to invite Russia's neighbor Finland and Scandinavian partner Sweden to a military club, the standing representative officially decided on the NATO summit last week. Approved.
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Despite the agreement of the alliance, parliamentary approval in member Turkey is the final participation as a member May cause problems.
Turkey's guidance last week Recep Tayyip Erdogan warned that Ankara is still possible, but a network of exiled priests accused of linking to an outlawed Kurdish group or a 2016 coup failure in Turkey If Turkey's request to expel the suspected terrorist cannot be fully met, it will block the process.
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He said the Turkish Parliament could refuse to ratify the agreement. This is a powerful threat, as NATO accession must be formally approved by all 30 member states, and each is given deterrence.
Stoltenberg said he did not expect any change in his mind. “There were security concerns that needed to be addressed, and we did what we always do at NATO. We found something in common.”
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All allies have various legislative challenges and procedures to deal with, and it may take several more months for the two to become official members. I have.
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We look forward to a rapid ratification process, "said Finnish Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto. Russia's invasion of Ukraine has given the process even more urgency. It will involve both countries in the Western military alliance and further influence NATO, especially in the face of Moscow's military threat.
"As we face the biggest security crisis in decades, we get stronger and people get safer," Stoltenberg said.
Tuesday's approval has already pulled both countries deep into NATO. As intimate partners, they have already attended several meetings, including issues that immediately affect them. As official invitees, they can attend all meetings of the ambassador, even if they do not yet have the right to vote.
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