NATO's Stoltenberg expects Hungary to ratify Sweden's accession soon
Hungary has expressed clear support for Sweden's accession to NATO, and the ratification of Sweden's application is expected soon, according to NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg.
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- Published Date: 04:31 | 24 January 2024
- Modified Date: 04:32 | 24 January 2024
Hungary clearly supports the accession of Sweden to NATO and will ratify its application soon, the alliance's secretary-general Jens Stoltenberg said on Wednesday.
"Good call with Prime Minister Viktor Orban of Hungary. I welcome the clear support of the Prime Minister and his government for Sweden's NATO membership," Stoltenberg said in a post on X.
"I look forward to the ratification as soon as parliament reconvenes."
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