Jens Stoltenberg, the secretary general of Nato, (left) and Finnish President Sauli Niinistƶ held a joint press conference after their discussions in Helsinki on Monday, 25 October 2021. (Vesa Moilanen – Lehtikuva)
Republic World: NATO Chief Jens Stoltenberg Says Door Remains Open For Finland To Join Military Alliance
NATO chief Stoltenberg referred to Finland as a "close partner," praising the country's "sturdy defence" citing interoperability and major exercises as examples
During his two-day visit to Finland, North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg stated that the door remains open for the country to join a military alliance.
Furthermore, Stoltenberg referred to Finland as a 'close partner', praising the country's 'sturdy defence', citing interoperability and major exercises as examples.
"Finland is one of NATO's closest allies, and we are grateful that we have been able to enhance our relationship in recent years.
I anticipate that this cooperation will be one of the top priorities in the strategy," stated Stoltenberg reported news agency Sputnik citing Finnish national broadcaster Yle.
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Update #1: Doors of Nato remain open to Finland, assures secretary general (Helsinki Times)
Update #2: NATO Boss Says Door for Finnish Membership Open as Polls Register Spike in Animosity Toward Russia (Sputnik)
WNU Editor: This is the first time that top NATO officials have ever visited Finland in an official capacity.
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