Sweden officially joins NATO

Sweden became NATOโ€™s newest member on Thursday (7 March 2024), upon depositing its instrument of accession to the North Atlantic Treaty with the Government of the United States in Washington DC. With Swedenโ€™s accession, NATO now counts 32 countries among its members.

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said:

This is a historic day. Sweden will now take its rightful place at NATOโ€™s table, with an equal say in shaping NATO policies and decisions. After over 200 years of non-alignment Sweden now enjoys the protection granted under Article 5, the ultimate guarantee of Alliesโ€™ freedom and security. Sweden brings with it capable armed forces and a first-class defence industry. ย Swedenโ€™s accession makes NATO stronger, Sweden safer and the whole Alliance more secure. Todayโ€™s accession demonstrates that NATOโ€™s door remains open and that every nation has the right to choose its own path.

Swedenโ€™s flag will be raised alongside those of the other 31 Allies in a ceremony at NATO headquarters in Brussels on Monday (11 March 2024), and simultaneously at NATO commands across Europe and North America.


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