Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Portuguese Republic
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Portuguese Republic
05/16/2022 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 05/17/2022 04:30
The Portuguese Government welcomes Finland and Sweden
The Portuguese Government welcomes Finland and Sweden
The Portuguese Government welcomes the decision of the Governments of Finland and Sweden, which decided to apply for North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) membership, a democratic and sovereign decision of the two countries that stems from the new security context.
The Portuguese Government considers that the entry of these two countries will represent a significant reinforcement of the Atlantic Alliance and manifests its unequivocal support for a swift membership process.
Lisbon, the 16th of May 2022