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Biden To Host Leaders Of Sweden And Finland At White House Thursday

WHITE HOUSE

White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre has confirmed that the Prime Minster of Sweden Magdalena Andersson and President of Finland Sauli Niinistö will be 'welcomed to the White House' by US President Joe Biden on Thursday.

  • Jean-Pierre's remarks have come during an ongoing press gaggle aboard Airforce One which can be followed here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wr7cusDG18g
  • The visit comes in the wake of formal NATO application from the two Nordic states.
  • In response to a question regarding the prospect that Turkey may veto the NATO accession aspirations: 'We are confident that they will reach a consensus. I am repeating what Secretary Blinken said: There will be a consensus.'

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