Sweden will officially become a NATO member on Thursday, March 7, according to a statement published on the White House website.
“Sweden is formally joining the NATO Alliance on March 7, 2024, becoming the 32nd Ally,” the statement said.
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According to the US Department of State, at 7:15 p.m. Moscow time (4:15 p.m. GMT), US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will meet with Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson.
As reported earlier, Sweden’s flag will be raised at NATO headquarters in Brussels on Monday, March 11.
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