Regarding the request of Sweden and Finland for NATO membership, Stoltenberg said that he expects a quick ratification.
THE China is a challenge to its values and interests NATO and the Alliance must take into account the security implications of Chinese investment in modern long-range weapons, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg.
Speaking at the start of the second day of the NATO summit in Madrid, Stoltenberg also said he expected “a very important decision” regarding the Alliance’s challenges on its southern flank and on the issue of terrorism.
As he said, the Russia poses an “immediate threat” to NATO security. “We will make it clear that Russia poses an immediate threat to our security.” said the Secretary General of the Alliance during the summit, which is called to review the roadmap of the Alliance for the first time since 2010.
Regarding her request Sweden and her Φινλανδίας for NATO membership, Stoltenberg said he expects a speedy ratification.
“We will decide at the summit to invite Sweden and Finland to join, this is surprisingly fast.” Stoltenberg told reporters.
Both countries applied for membership in mid-May.
“After the invitation, a ratification process by 30 national parliaments is required. This always takes some time, but I also expect it to be done quickly enough because the allies are ready to try to make the ratification process move forward as soon as possible.” he concluded.
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