Sweden and Finland join NATO will increase security in the Baltic regionsaid the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Estonia, Eva- Maria Limeτς.
«When we see that in our neighborhood other democracies belong to NATO, it will mean that we will be able to do wider joint high schools and in addition (…) (we will have) greater defense cooperationLimetz said in Berlin, where she met with her NATO counterparts on Saturday.
The Estonian Minister stated that she hopes Sweden, Finland and Turkey to overcome their differences for the Nordic countries to join the Northeast Alliance, he added that the atmosphere at the Berlin summit was very supportive.
«We saw some disagreements, but also the desire of these countries to overcome them“, Limec underlined.
Estonia appreciates the fact that the NATO increases its presence in the Baltic region, but would like member states to pass as well in strengthening their defense.
«This would mean a stronger presence of ground forces, but also (stronger) air and naval defense“, The minister added.
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