Estonian politicians mark NATO's 75th anniversary
Today (April 4), NATO celebrates its 75th anniversary. Estonian politicians said NATO is stronger than ever and stressed its need in the region and beyond to ensure peace.
President Alar Karis wrote on X (formerly known as Twitter), that NATO is: "the most powerful alliance in history, the cornerstone of Estonia's security and that of all allies".
He emphasized the need for the Alliance in Estonia and beyond, to defend "the core values we all share".
#NATO75: the most powerful alliance in history, the cornerstone of #Estonia's security & that of all allies. Together we stand strong against any threat, ensuring the security of our region & beyond. NATO is needed more than ever as we keep defending the core values we all share.
— Alar Karis (@AlarKaris) April 4, 2024
Prime Minister, Kaja Kallas (Reform) wrote on social media: "NATO, the most successful defense alliance, secures freedom for 32 nations. NATO doesn't threaten Russia, it exists to defend allies from it. We need Ukraine in NATO, because grey zones contributes to conflict and wars."
At the 2023 Vilnius Summit, Allies agreed that Ukraine would become a member of NATO.
Today is #NATO's 75th anniversary.
— Kaja Kallas (@kajakallas) April 4, 2024
NATO, the most successful defence alliance, secures freedom for 32 nations.
NATO doesn't threaten Russia, it exists to defend allies from it.
For peace in Europe, we need Ukraine in NATO, as grey zones fuel conflict and wars.#1NATO75years pic.twitter.com/We8OV5k60I
Minister of Foreign Affairs Margus Tsahkna (Eesti 200) recorded a video from Brussels while at the NATO foreign ministers meeting. He reiterated the importance of the defense alliance and the EU for Estonia's independence and security.
Tsahkna highlighted the current powerful position of NATO: "Russia is a threat and will remain a threat, but NATO is stronger than ever before, we have new allies in Finland and Sweden and we are capable of standing against aggression."
Both countries became members of NATO after Russia launched it's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Finland joined NATO one year ago on April 4, 2023, while Sweden officially joined NATO a few weeks ago, on March 7, 2024.
I would most likely not be in Brussels today as a foreign minister of an independent #Estonia, if it wasn't for #NATO.
— Margus Tsahkna (@Tsahkna) April 4, 2024
Happy 7⃣5⃣th anniversary @NATO! We celebrate & at the same continue work towards further strengthening the Alliance. #1NATO75Years #WeAreNATO pic.twitter.com/c8jVjQ6vFX
The minister also called for members to move forward to "make Europe and the world secure," and to send a message of encouragement to other countries hoping to join the Alliance.
Despite the anniversary, many members still do not meet the 2 percent of GDP spending target on defense, CNN reported.
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