CURRENT AFFAIRS

2022

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Finland was approved to join NATO by US Senate along with which country?
A
Germany
B
Norway
C
Denmark
D
Sweden
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -On 5 July 2022, NATO signed the accession protocol for Finland to join the alliance.

Detailed explanation-2: -Washington, D.C.-Today, by a vote of 95-1, the Senate approved Finland’s and Sweden’s bids to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). Immediately prior to the vote, U.S. Senator Susan Collins spoke on the Senate floor to urge her colleagues to ratify Finland’s and Sweden’s memberships.

Detailed explanation-3: -Linde said the decision to join NATO has enormous support in her country, “and we believe that joining NATO is the best way for Sweden to ensure our national security and keep the Swedish people safe.” Finnish Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto said his country looks forward to working closely with the other NATO allies.

Detailed explanation-4: -On 17 May 2022, Ann Linde, Sweden’s foreign minister, signed Sweden’s application to join NATO, following Finland’s earlier intention to join NATO. On 18 May 2022, both countries formally applied to join NATO. The European Union announced its support for Finland and Sweden’s NATO membership.

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