Biden welcomes Finland as 31st member of NATO

US President Joe Biden has hailed Finland's NATO membership and looks forward to welcoming Sweden as a member of the alliance as soon as possible, Report informs.

“Today, I am proud to welcome Finland as NATO’s 31st Ally,” the US president said.

“In May 2022, Finland and Sweden applied for NATO membership. Both countries are strong democracies with highly capable militaries, who share our values and vision for the world. Less than a year later, we are welcoming Finland as a member—the fastest ratification process in NATO’s modern history. I look forward to welcoming Sweden as a NATO member as soon as possible, and encourage Turkiye and Hungary to conclude their ratification processes without delay.”