Finland’s accession to NATO “is not directed against anyone”, says Niinistö

Finnish President, Sauli Niinistostated in a statement that his country’s accession to the NATOconsummated today, marks the end of military non-alignment and the beginning of a new era, although he stressed that the membership of Finland “It is not directed against anyone.”

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“Finland it is a stable and predictable Nordic country that seeks the peaceful resolution of disputes. The principles and values ​​that are important to Finland They will continue to guide our foreign policy in the future as well.”he pointed Niinisto.

According to the Finnish president, membership of the Atlantic Alliance provides security to Finland and in turn, the Nordic country is committed to the security of all member states of the NATOTherefore, it will be a reliable ally that will reinforce regional stability.

Niinisto He insisted that the entry into NATO will serve to maximize its security and strengthen the international position and the country’s room for manoeuvre.

“As partners, we have long been actively participating in the activities of the NATO. In the future, Finland will contribute to the collective deterrence and defense of NATO”he claimed.

He also recalled that his country has spent years striving to develop compatibility with the Alliance, although he acknowledged that there is still a lot of work to be done to integrate the defense of Finland in the common defense of NATO.

For this, it will be necessary -he said- some legislative changes and adopt “new ways of thinking”.

The Finnish president noted that his country’s most significant contribution to the NATO It will be based on ensuring the security and defense of their own territory, although now they will no longer be alone in that task.

Finally, he assured that Finland will continue to performpersistent efforts” for quick adherence to the NATO Of the neighbor Swedencurrently blocked by Hungary and Türkiyeand will continue to cooperate with the other Nordic countries to build common security and defense throughout the region.

“Finland applied for admission to the NATO With Sweden. The accession of Finland It is not complete without that of Sweden”he stressed.

Source: Elcomercio

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