Baltic PMs welcome decision by Finland, Sweden to apply for NATO membership

• Published date: 18 May 2022
• Publication title: LETA

Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas together with her Latvian counterpart Krisjanis Karins and Lithuanian colleague Ingrida Simonyte made a joint statement on Wednesday welcoming the historic decision by Finland and Sweden to join NATO.

"We, the prime ministers of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, fully endorse and warmly welcome the historic decisions by Finland and Sweden to apply for NATO membership. Finland and Sweden share the same values that bind the NATO allies together, and share our commitment to the principles that constitute the foundation of Euro-Atlantic security. The accession of Finland and Sweden to NATO will enhance our collective security and strengthen the alliance," the statement reads.

The Baltic states together with Finland and Sweden share the responsibility for peaceful, secure, and prosperous Nordic Baltic region. The accession of Finland and Sweden into NATO will help to achieve these goals and open new opportunities for our countries for closer...