Nato will soon be able to deploy forces to Sweden, with the government likely to sign an agreement with the military alliance this week, but an expert told The Local that full membership remains unlikely.
Defence Minister Karin Enström told the Svenska Dagbladet newspaper that the decision could be approved on Thursday. The move follows months of speculation after the Swedish military asked the government to discuss the matter with Nato last autumn.
Talks are believed to now be complete with both Sweden and Nordic neighbours Finland set to sign up to the deal.
Under the ‘host country agreement’ Nato would be able to carry out military training in Sweden. The agreement would also include a guarantee for the safe transportation of troops by land, air or sea.
“We have come very far and it may be a government decision on Thursday,” Enström told the newspaper.
Enström said Nato would not be able to deploy in Sweden against the government’s wishes. (more)
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Source: The Local - pr
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