While there are only a few days left for the NATO Summit, which will be held on 11-12 July in Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania, a remarkable statement came from the Hungarian authorities. Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto stated that they will act together with Turkey on Sweden’s NATO membership.
At a press conference, Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto stated that they are in contact with Turkey regarding Sweden’s NATO membership, and that Hungary will not delay the process if there is a change in Turkey’s attitude towards Sweden’s membership.
“WE KEEP OUR PROMISE”
Regarding the subject, Minister Szijjarto said, “If there is a change in Turkey’s stance, then of course we will keep our promise that Hungary will not hinder any country in the process of NATO membership.” said.
It was announced that Hungarian Prime Minister Victor Orban did not include the vote for Sweden’s NATO membership on the agenda in the last week of the parliament, which will go into recess in July, last Thursday.
THE MEMBERSHIP PROCESS OF SWEDEN AND FINLAND TO NATO
Sweden and Finland decided to apply for NATO membership after Russia attacked Ukraine last year, and Finland’s membership process was completed last April. Hungary and Turkey have not yet approved Sweden’s NATO membership. (UAV)