The parliament of Hungary lastly authorised Sweden’s NATO membership bid, paving the way in which for enlargement of the navy bloc.
The parliament authorised the bid with 188 votes for and 6 votes towards the Nordic nation’s accession.
Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson mentioned Monday it was a “historic day,” after Hungary’s parliament ratified Sweden’s NATO bid.
“Today is a historic day. The parliaments of all NATO member states have now voted in favour of Swedish accession to NATO. Sweden stands ready to shoulder its responsibility for Euro-Atlantic security,” Kristersson mentioned in an announcement to X.
Hours earlier than the Hungarian parliament voted on Sweden’s accession to NATO, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán pledged his assist for the Scandinavian nation to affix the alliance.
“Today we… will support Sweden’s accession to NATO,” he mentioned.
At the identical time, Orbán emphasised that he noticed “no military solution” to the battle between Russia and Ukraine, however solely a negotiated finish to the struggle.
Hungary was the final NATO holdout as Swedish admission to the alliance has been authorised by all different members. Unanimous approval from the group, at the moment numbering 31 international locations, is required for a brand new member to realize entry.
Orbán emphasised that it was essential to resolve bilateral disputes earlier than ratifying Sweden’s accession to NATO. This had been carried out “in a dignified manner” by the go to of Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson final Friday.
External makes an attempt to intervene in these disputes had not been useful. Hungary is a sovereign state and doesn’t tolerate exterior interference, he mentioned.
Source: www.dailysabah.com