Sweden and Finland formally applied to NATO yesterday. Thus, the approval process began. For countries to join NATO, the approval of all allies is required. President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan reacted harshly to the two countries because they even included terrorists in their parliaments. He said, “It is inconsistent to support the PKK and ask for support for membership. We cannot say ‘yes’ to NATO membership of countries that do not extradite terrorists to us.” While there were messages from Sweden and Finland that they would try to persuade Turkey, Biden made the final statement on the subject. The President of the USA looks at the situation from a positive angle…
“I WON’T GO TO TURKEY BUT…”
Biden answered journalists’ questions about Sweden and Finland’s membership in NATO. One of the questions posed to Biden was how to persuade Turkey. “I will say only one thing on this subject,” said Biden.
“The memberships of Finland and Sweden are important. I will not go to Turkey, but I think we will be fine.”
“SURE”
On the other hand, US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan made a similar assessment on the subject. Sullivan stated that he is “confident” that Turkey will give Sweden and Finland the green light for NATO:
“At the end of the day, we are confident that the accession process of Finland and Sweden will be effective and efficient and that Turkey’s concerns can be addressed. For this, Finland and Sweden work directly with Turkey, but we also meet with the Turks to make things easier.”
“WAITING IMPATIENTLY”
Biden, in his written statement regarding the NATO membership of the two countries, noted the following:
“We strongly support and welcome Finland and Sweden’s application for NATO membership. I look forward to working with the US Congress and our NATO allies to quickly incorporate Finland and Sweden into the strongest defense alliance in history.”
Stating that the application of the two countries is an important decision, Biden underlined that their commitment to NATO’s Article 5 is unwavering.
Pointing out that the participation of the two countries in question will further strengthen NATO, Biden said, “While NATO memberships are being evaluated, the USA will continue to work with Finland and Sweden to stand strong against threats to our common security and to repel attacks.” gave your message.
TURKEY CONDITIONED
Due to PKK activities in Sweden and Finland, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan stated that Turkey was not positive about the membership of the two countries. Regarding the visit of the Swedish and Finnish delegations to Turkey, Erdogan said, “Will they come to persuade us? They should not be sorry, they should never get tired.”
Swedish Prime Minister Magdelena Andersson said that they are looking forward to establishing cooperation with Turkey within the organization.
On the other hand, it was stated that a 10-item manifesto was prepared by Turkey, which includes the conditions for the two countries to become members of the alliance.