Rome, May 18, 2022 – The ambassadors of Finland e SwedenKlaus Korhonen and Axel Wernhoff, today formally presented the requests of the two countries of accession to NATO. Applications to join the Atlantic Alliance were handed over to the NATO Secretary General, Jens Stoltenbergat the headquarters in Brussels.
“Today is a good day at a pivotal time for our safety. Thank you very much for applying for membership Finland e Sweden. Each nation has the right to choose its own path “, this is the declaration of Stoltenberg receiving the formal request for membership of Finland e Sweden. “Both of you had made your choice, following a democratic path. And I warmly welcome the application for membership from Finland and Sweden,” added Stoltenberg.
“You are our partners and yours now at NATO will increase our common security. The requests you presented today are a historic step, the allies will now evaluate the next steps on this path towards NATO,” continued Stoltenberg. “The security interests of all allies must be taken into consideration and we are determined to address all issues and reach rapid conclusions – assured Stoltenberg – All allies agree on the importance of NATO enlargement, which we must stay together and we all agree that this is a historic moment “.