Sweden to deeply involve itself in NATO’s counter-terrorism work, PM says
Nato Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg (not pictured) and Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson hold a news conference after a meeting at the Alliance’s headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, on October 20, 2022. REUTERS/Yves Herman
COPENHAGEN — Sweden will involve itself more clearly and deeply in Nato’s counter-terrorism activities, the country’s recently appointed Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson told a joint news conference with Nato’s secretary general on Thursday.
This comes after the military alliance launched in July the process to ratify Sweden and Finland as its newest members.
READ: Nato launches ratification process for Sweden, Finland membership
US President Joe Biden had signed documents endorsing Finland and Sweden’s accession to Nato, the most significant expansion of the group since the 1990s as it responds to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
RELATED STORIES
Article continues after this advertisementUkraine curbs power usage after Russian attacks energy plants
Article continues after this advertisementRussia destroys power and water infrastructure across Ukraine
Ukrainians brace for blackouts, hard winter after Russia pummels power grid
