Britain’s Foreign Secretary Liz Truss said on Monday that Sweden and Finland should join NATO “as soon as possible” and that their “membership will strengthen Europe’s collective security”.
“The United Kingdom strongly supports Finland and Sweden’s applications for NATO membership. They should join the Alliance as soon as possible, their accession will increase Europe’s collective security,” Truss said. said.
He explained that the UK “looks forward to working with them as new NATO allies and is ready to offer them all our assistance in the accession process”.
Sweden confirmed on Monday that it will apply for NATO membership, following in Finland’s footsteps and approving the historic return of these two countries as a result of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
France, on the other hand, declared that it would “side with Sweden and Finland” in the event of an attack.
“Any state that wishes to test European solidarity by threatening in any way or by attacking its sovereignty must be sure that France will support Finland and Sweden,” the French presidency said in a statement.
“France reaffirms its commitment under Article 42.7 of the Treaty on European Union and stands ready to strengthen defense and security cooperation with these two partners through high-level strategic consultations and increased military interaction,” he said.
42.7 of the Lisbon Treaty. is a mutual defense clause between EU member states.
He said Russia, Sweden and Finland’s accession to NATO was a mistake that would undermine security on the European continent.
source: Noticias
