Finnish President Sauli Niinistö said Tuesday is a “great day for Finland, as the country officially becomes a NATO member.”

He emphasized the importance of Sweden’s bid for membership — which is still pending due to Turkey and Hungary’s objections — saying the allies will all work for Swedish membership very hard.

“We are doing that together with them, together with you and that will continue,” Niinistö said.

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