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Senate of Pennsylvania
Session of 2023 - 2024 Regular Session

MEMORANDUM

Posted: April 5, 2024 10:33 AM
From: Senator Doug Mastriano
To: All Senate members
Subject: PA National Guard Partnership with Sweden
 
I plan to introduce a resolution in support of the Pennsylvania National Guard entering into a partnership agreement with Sweden. 
 
In 1993, the Pennsylvania National Guard entered into the State Partnership Program with Lithuania, and last year celebrated it’s 30th Anniversary.  The State Partnership Program has a  proven track record of fostering long-lasting and mutually beneficial relationships between the National Guard units of various states and partner countries around the world, contributing significantly to global peace, security, and stability through collaborative training, defense cooperation, and cultural exchange activities, as evidenced by its expansive portfolio of successful partnerships.
 
Sweden's recent decision to join NATO marks a pivotal moment in its defense policy, reflecting a commitment to collective security and stability in the Euro-Atlantic area, and underscoring the importance of integrating Sweden into established security frameworks and cooperation mechanisms with NATO member states and partners.  And Sweden's strategic geographical location, advanced military capabilities, and long-standing commitment to promoting regional security and cooperation make it a pivotal player in Northern Europe, whose partnership within the framework of the State Partnership Program would not only bolster the defense capabilities of both Sweden and its partner state but also contribute to the security and stability of the NATO alliance and its adjacent areas.
 
Please join me in sponsoring this important measure, which is supported by the PA Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. 

 


Introduced as SR263