Sweden became NATO's 32nd member on depositing its instrument of accession in Washington DC

Background

Sweden officially joined NATO on 7 March 2024.
It deposited its instrument of accession to the North Atlantic Treaty with the Government of the United States in Washington DC.
With Sweden's accession, NATO counts 32 countries among its members.
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said Sweden would now take its rightful place at NATO's table, with an equal say in shaping NATO policies and decisions.