German FM: NATO will always be defense alliance

German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock claims that NATO's activities will always be defensive in nature, Report informs.

Baerbock made the remarks at an informal meeting of NATO foreign ministers in Berlin.

"NATO is and will always be a defense alliance. The world has changed since February 24 (after Russia launched its war against Ukraine), and since then, NATO has taken on a different meaning. As NATO allies, we make it clear that our doors are open to those who need security support," the German minister.

According to her, the process of Finland's and Sweden's admission to NATO should be very fast if they apply to join.

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