Finland becomes 31st member of NATO

Today, Finland officially became the 31st member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), marking the end of its era of military non-alignment. In a statement, President of the Republic of Finland Sauli Niinistö emphasized that the membership is not targeted against anyone and does not change the foundations or objectives of Finland's foreign and security policy. Rather, it provides security for Finland while also strengthening its international position and room for manoeuvre.