Sweden is set to become a new member of NATO on March 11, following the finalization of its accession process. The country's NATO membership documents have been submitted to the US Department of State, marking the last step in the application process. This development has been welcomed by various officials and entities, highlighting the significance of Sweden's addition to NATO in terms of global stability and security. In preparation for the official membership, a ceremonial flyover involving US Air Force B-1B Lancer and B-52H Stratofortress aircraft, joined by Swedish Gripens, took place over Stockholm. Additionally, Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and Foreign Minister Tobias Billstrom traveled to Washington, D.C., as the country nears full membership. The flag-raising ceremony at NATO's headquarters in Brussels will symbolize Sweden's official entry into the alliance.
Update on Sweden/NATO timing: Swedish PM will be in DC tomorrow to — hopefully — make it official. Assuming all goes to plan, flag could rise at NATO HQ Monday and alliance will then be 32.
NATO to fly Sweden’s flag on Monday https://t.co/O4hFYXcfHe
Sweden’s Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and Foreign Minister Tobias Billstrom departed to Washington, DC, on Wednesday, after the Nordic country cleared all hurdles to become a full-fledged member of NATO https://t.co/fKfAx3otzM
Sweden’s official entry to NATO is nearly complete. Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson on way to DC today, @nicrolander reports. Alliance will control much of the Baltic Sea https://t.co/CsdsDFBrBW
Swedish PM travels to US as NATO accession nears https://t.co/XdFaUpI9iE https://t.co/d5NNMCQNsY
Sweden’s Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and Foreign Minister Tobias Billstrom departed to Washington, DC, on Wednesday, after the Nordic country cleared all hurdles to become a full-fledged member of NATO https://t.co/ctuN12Rf2d
⚡️ Media: Sweden to officially become NATO member on March 11. Sweden's flag will be raised at the NATO headquarters in Brussels on March 11 around noon, marking the official start of the country's membership in the alliance, TV4 reported on March 6. https://t.co/M0Xhp8hUIA
⚠️ SWEDISH PM TRAVELS TO US AS NATO ACCESSION NEARS Full Story → https://t.co/7f2aBsz3Wp Sweden's Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and Foreign Minister Tobias Billstrom will travel to Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, the government said in a brief statement. https://t.co/sbrwFg7mcq
US Air Force B-52H Stratofortress strategic bomber and a B-1 Lancer bomber, accompanied by a pair of Swedish Air Force Gripen jets, flew over Stockholm today as part of the Nordic Response 2024 exercise. On March 11, Sweden will become the newest member of NATO. https://t.co/NSXwAryb5K
Sweden will become a new NATO member on March 11. https://t.co/EhZMwyn8rQ
Earlier today, a U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer and B-52H Stratofortress, joined by a pair of Swedish Gripens, conducted a flyover of Stockholm. This comes as Sweden enters the final stages of joining the NATO alliance. https://t.co/8ogg8c3kcT
⚡️#Sweden will officially become a new member of #NATO on March 11. https://t.co/PFAOQRpvxK
⚡️ Sweden will officially become a new NATO member on March 11 The ceremony will be held at the military bloc's headquarters in Brussels, Swedish TV channel TV4 reported citing its sources. https://t.co/jd3yI0rwiI
🇸🇪#Sweden will officially become a new member of #NATO on March 11, the AP reported. https://t.co/HgmUCoYMAT
BREAKING: Sweden NATO accession documents have made their way to the US Department of State and its the official depository of NATO protocols. This is the last step of the process of a country’s NATO membership application Welcome to NATO Viking warriors! 🇸🇪 https://t.co/QIzPMUQ34G
We are so back! Speaking to EuroNews about Sweden's decision to join NATO 🇸🇪 https://t.co/COL0wPdD4q
Our NATO allies are essential to maintaining global stability. Adding Sweden is a great achievement for America’s security. https://t.co/2bdT2cylq3