Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson described February 26 as a historic day as Hungary approved Stockholm’s application to join NATO. This was reported by Reuters.
Kristersson said Sweden is ready to take responsibility in NATO.
On Monday, February 26, Hungary became the latest NATO member to confirm Sweden’s bid to join the alliance in 2022.
188 members of the Hungarian Parliament in the final vote spoke because six of them opposed it and four deputies did not vote.
Sweden’s application was approved on February 26 announced Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban.
US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan in early February statedThe United States expects Hungary to approve Sweden’s membership in NATO as soon as possible. According to him, Washington will not resort to threats, but its patience is “not unlimited.”
Previously Hungary will sign An agreement was reached with Sweden in the military field.