Sweden, USA start negotiations on defense cooperation agreement – authorities
Stockholm and Washington have begun negotiations on an agreement that will expand defense cooperation between the two countries by establishing conditions for the presence of US troops in Sweden, the Swedish government said on Monday.
ZURICH (UrduPoint News / Sputnik – January 9, 2023) Stockholm and Washington has begun negotiations on a agreement which will expand defense cooperation between the two countries by creating conditions for the presence of US troops in Swedenthe Swedish government said on Monday.
“The negotiations relate to Defense Cooperation Agreement (DCA), which will provide a framework for continued defense cooperation by regulating the legal conditions for the presence of US troops in Sweden. The United States has entered into similar agreements with several other partner countries. DCA paves the way for an even closer cooperation with the USA both on a bilateral basis and within the country NATO“, a statement read.
The Swedish government added that agreement would in particular regulate the legal status of US military personnel i Swedenaccess to the territory of military bases, taxation and customs.
The document will also set conditions for US military support i event of a deterioration of the security situation, according to the statement.
At same time, the implementation of agreement will require amendments to the country’s constitution, which must be approved by Parliamentthe Swedish government said.