Finnish President Sauli Niinist said his country was ready to open a new era in NATO engagement.
Finland is officially applying to join NATO. The country’s leadership has made a corresponding decision against the backdrop of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Yle reported.
Finnish President Sauli Niiniste said Finland was ready to open a new era in NATO relations. “A lot has happened since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine,” he said.
“This is a historic day. A new era is opening … Security is not a zero-sum game. When Finland’s security is maximum, it doesn’t depend on anyone, overall security rises,” he said. .
At the same time, Prime Minister Sanna Marin called the decision to apply for NATO membership historic.
“Our decision is historic. I hope that when parliament agrees to the position, the decision will have the strongest possible basis. For us, Finland’s security is paramount, but as a NATO member, Finland will also have a responsibility for the security of the entire alliance. The decision will also strengthen the EU, whose voice in NATO can be stronger, “he added.
It was previously reported that the Russian Foreign Ministry was threatening Finland because of NATO.
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