Sweden is to join Nato after Hungary's parliament approved the Scandinavian country's application. 

Hungary's vote ended months of delays to complete Sweden's security policy shift and followed a visit by Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, during which the two countries signed an arms deal.

<p>Sweden's NATO membership was supported by 188 lawmakers in the Hungarian parliament, with six against and no abstentions.</p>

Viktor Orban's government has faced pressure from Nato allies to pass the movement{ai:summary}<p>Sweden's NATO membership approved by Hungary after arms deal signed during PM's visit. #foreignaffairs</p>

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