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Ulf Kristersson says that it is likely that Finland will join NATO before Sweden.
On Thursday, the President of Finland travels to Turkey to discuss the application.
According to two Turkish officials, Erdogan is ready to let Finland in, according to Reuters.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will approve Finland’s NATO application before the Turkish elections on May 14, according to information provided to the Reuters news agency.
At the same time, Finnish President Sauli Niinistö announced that he is traveling to Turkey this week to discuss the application.
Data: Finland can go ahead of Sweden
On Thursday, Niinistö, together with Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto, will visit earthquake-affected regions in southeastern Turkey, Svenska EPN reports and refers to a press release from Niinistö’s office.
According to the news agency, Finland will then be able to join NATO before Sweden.
In the press release from the Turkish president’s office, it is not clear whether Sweden will participate in Friday’s meeting.