Sweden to strengthen its military potential: minister

Sweden to strengthen its military potential: minister
November 29, 2014 - 12:39 AMT

PanARMENIAN.Net - Sweden is determined to strengthen its military potential and tighten cooperation with its neighbors, though it has no plans to join NATO, Defense Minister Peter Hultqvist said at a press conference, according to Sputnik.

"Our priority is to boost Sweden's military potential and strengthen relationship with neighbors," Hultqvist said Friday, Nov 28, during his visit to Vilnius, adding that the kingdom was looking for closer cooperation and the exchange of intelligence information with countries in the Baltic region.

The minister stated that the country's government approved of closer relationship with NATO, but had no plans of joining it.

NATO and Sweden enjoy cooperation with regards to peacekeeping and security operations, with the alliance viewing Sweden as an active partner. However, Sweden does not pursue NATO membership.

According to a survey commissioned by Sweden's TV4 News in October, around 37 percent of Swedish population are in favor of joining NATO, with 36 opposing it.

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