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U.S. President Joe Biden on Tuesday signed paperwork to admit Finland and Sweden into NATO, making the U.S. the 23rd out of 30 members to approve the countries’ admission into the alliance, TURAN's Washington correspondent reports from the White House.

"... In a moment when Putin’s Russia has shattered peace and security in Europe, when autocrats are challenging the very foundations of a rule-based order, the strength of the transatlantic alliance and America’s commitment to NATO is more important than it has ever been" Biden said in the East Room of the White House, as he signed off on the accession protocols for the two European nations, a move precipitated by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

"Our Alliance is closer than ever.  It is more united than ever.  And when Finland and Sweden bring the number of Allies to 32, we’ll be stronger than ever:,” Biden added at an event attended by the ambassadors of Finland and Sweden.

He also spoke with Swedish PM Magdalena Andersson and Finland President Sauli Niinistö before signing of the Instruments of Ratification for the Accession Protocols to NATO for both countries, according to the White House.

The U.S. "looks forward to depositing its instrument of ratification at the earliest possible moment", Biden added.

Washington also affirmed that it will work with Finland and Sweden to remain vigilant against any threats to our shared security, and to deter and confront aggression or threat of aggression.

"Allies are united in their shared mission to defend the Euro-Atlantic community, deter aggression, project stability, and uphold NATO’s values of democracy, individual liberty, and the rule of law " Secretary of State Antony Blinken said in his statement..

"We also remain firmly committed to NATO’s Open Door policy and to further strengthening our bilateral defense and security cooperation," he added.

Alex Raufoglu

Washington D.C.