Finland's parliament voted in favour of the country's application for NATO membership with a vote of 188-8.
MPs strongly supported the Foreign Affairs Committee's report that Finland should apply to NATO to strengthen its security.
Subsequently, the decision on the application will be forwarded to the government's General Assembly, which is expected to meet today.
[BR]Earlier today, Swedish Foreign Minister Anne Linde signed Sweden's historic application for NATO membership, Swedish media SVT and TV4 reported.
"This is something big and serious, as if we have landed on what we believe is best for Sweden," Linde said.
She continued: "We estimate that it will take about up to a year (the accession process)."
Sweden's application will now be submitted together with Finland's for NATO membership, the Swedish minister added.
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