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Finland's Foreign Minister, Pekka Haavisto, confirms to the European Parliament's Foreign Affairs Committee that his country wants to join NATO, against the backdrop of war in Ukraine and tensions with Russia. SOUNDBITE
Finnish President Sauli Niinisto meets with Swedish Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson in Stockholm, as the two Nordic neighbours prepare a bid for membership of the North Atlantic Treaty Alliance. Both nations, which have traditionally remained non-aligned in military matters, have reconsidered their positions on the US-led defence grouping after Russia's invasion of Ukraine. IMAGES
French President Emmanuel Macron meets with New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on the sidelines of the NATO Summit in Washington, DC. IMAGES
French President Emmanuel Macron meets with Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof on the sidelines of the NATO 75th anniversary summit in Washington, DC. IMAGES
US Speaker of the House Mike Johnson and Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries meet British Prime Minister Keir Starmer at the US Capitol, on the sidelines of NATO's 75th anniversary summit. IMAGES
Supporters of Zambian President Lungu hold a rally in Lusaka during a tense presidential race, which has been marked by clashes between rival supporters. The presidential election will take place on Thursday. IMAGES.