It is reported by TASS.

“I expressed the firm position of Romania in favor of the speedy process of accession of these two countries.

Romania is a strong supporter of the open door policy, which brings many benefits to the Alliance,” he said.

According to the minister, the prospect of membership of these countries would strengthen the alliance, which would help strengthen its borders.

The Finnish government has previously made a formal decision to apply for membership in NATO.

Finnish Minister of State Property and Relations with the EU Tytti Tuppurainen said that the Finnish authorities are ready for "all sorts of unpleasant measures" from Russia because of the country's plans to join NATO.