“We support the democratic right of all countries to decide on issues such as NATO membership,” Johnson’s spokesman said.
– We understand the position of Sweden and Finland, and that is why the Prime Minister will discuss this comprehensive security issue, the spokesman added.
Meet at Harpsund
The Swedish government stated in one pers conference that the British Prime Minister will have a meeting with Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson at the Harpsund manor.
– During the meeting, they will discuss, among other things, the serious security policy situation in Europe, bilateral relations and cooperation between Sweden and the UK, the government wrote.
based on Aftonbladet The two leaders will also sign an agreement on enhancing defense and security cooperation between Sweden and the UK, but this has not been officially confirmed.
To Helsinki
Following the meeting with Andersson, Johnson will fly directly to Helsinki, where he will meet President Sauli Niinistö. Here too, the theme is European security.
Niinistö has previously stated that he will present his views on NATO membership by Thursday 12 May.
Last week, British Defense Secretary Ben Wallace was in Finland for the possible implementation of NATO in the country. He then assured that Britain would defend Finland and Sweden in the event of a Russian attack, regardless of NATO membership or not.
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