The way seems to be clear for Sweden to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). According to media reports, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has agreed to advance and support Sweden’s proposal in the Grand National Assembly to become a member of NATO. At the same time, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has called it a historic step.
Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg gave information by tweeting and expressed happiness. He wrote that after meeting with Erdogan and Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, the Turkish President has expressed his consent on Sweden.
NATO member Hungary also approves
According to media reports, Sweden’s proposal is yet to be approved by the Turkish Parliament. Apart from this, Sweden’s proposal has not been approved by NATO member Hungary either. At present, Prime Minister Viktor Orban has said to consider this issue as soon as possible.
Joe Biden thanked
At the same time, US President Joe Biden, who was in Vilnius to attend the NATO summit, thanked Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg. He said that he is excited to welcome PM Ulf Kristersson and Sweden as NATO’s 32nd ally.
Will work together against terrorism
According to the information, Turkey was against Sweden’s joining NATO for a long time. It alleges that Sweden patronizes Kurds who are considered terrorists. However, in the statement issued after the talks, it is now being said that Turkey and Sweden will fight together against terrorism and will also work to increase bilateral trade relations.
Waiting to join the European Union for 50 years
At the same time, President Erdogan said that the countries of Europe should clear the way for Turkey to join the European Union. If this happens, Turkey will support Sweden for NATO. According to media reports, the President said that now the time has come for all countries to implement Turkey’s proposal to join the European Union. He said that our country has been waiting to join the European Union for 50 years.
