In a statement released shortly after the Turkish Parliament's approval, Finnish President Sauli Niinisto thanked all NATO members for approving their membership. "Finland will be a strong and capable Ally, committed to the security of the Alliance," Niinisto said, adding that Helsinki is ready to join NATO and is looking forward to welcoming Sweden as soon as possible. NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg also welcomed the Turkish Parliamen'ts ratification of Finland's accession.
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