Press Release
☷Statement From Secretary of Defense Lloyd J Austin III on Sweden s Accession to NATO
U.S. Department of Defense ( By Press Release office)
Mar 15,2024
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Congratulations to Sweden on becoming the 32nd member of NATO today! Sweden is a strong democracy with a capable military , and its joining NATO will make our alliance even stronger and improve our collective security . Sweden ' s decision to join NATO shows that we share the same values and vision for a world based on rules , rights , and responsibilities . I ' m excited to work closely with Sweden as an ally . Despite Putin ' s aggressive war against Ukraine , NATO is more united and determined than ever . Sweden ' s decision is a reminder that Putin ' s actions are the reason for NATO ' s expansion , not the other way around . On this important day , I join all NATO members in welcoming Sweden to our vital defensive alliance , which is the foundation of our security . Together , we will continue to defend every inch of NATO territory , strengthen Euro - Atlantic security , and create a safer world .
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