China News Service, May 18. According to Agence France-Presse, US President Joe Biden will host the leaders of Finland and Sweden at the White House on the 19th local time to discuss their applications to join NATO.
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White House press secretary Jean-Pierre said on the 17th that Biden, Finnish President Niinisto and Swedish Prime Minister Andersson will also discuss "European security, as well as strengthening our close partnership on a range of global issues and our commitment to Ukraine." support".
On the same day, Niinisto and Andersson announced at a press conference that Finland and Sweden will jointly submit an application to join NATO on the 18th local time.