NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg Stoltenberg evaluated the possibility of Sweden’s NATO membership after Erdogan’s victory in the second round elections in Turkey. Stoltenberg said in his statement, “It is possible for Sweden to become a NATO member until the Vilnius Summit, because after the elections in Turkey, a window has opened and a parliament is being formed in Turkey.”
“MEMBERSHIP POSSIBLE UNTIL VILNIUS SUMMIT”
About when Sweden’s membership will be made, Stoltenberg said, “It is possible for Sweden to become a NATO member until the Vilnius Summit, because after the elections in Turkey, a window has opened and a Parliament is forming in Turkey. I am in close contact with the Turkish authorities. President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan “I’ve talked to him about this many times,” he said.
“SWEDEN’S MEMBERSHIP IS NOT WARRANTY”
Stating that they aim to take a decision until the NATO Summit in Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania, on 11-12 July, NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg said, “It is not a guarantee, but a decision to reach a solution and full membership of Sweden until the Vilnius Summit. It’s definitely possible to get it.” he said.
“THE NORMAL REASON FOR MINISTER ÇAVUŞOĞLU TO ATTEND THE MEETING”
Answering the question whether the fact that Turkey was not represented at the level of foreign minister at the meeting in Oslo was a message, Stoltenberg said that he expected the TGNA to take office this week after the elections, and that Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu could not attend the NATO Foreign Ministers Meeting in Oslo for this reason. recorded.
“I don’t think there’s a political message here. That’s an absolutely normal reason for him not being able to attend the meeting,” Stoltenberg said. said.
“TURKEY’S SECURITY CONCERNS ARE LEGAL”
Emphasizing that Turkey is the country that suffers the most from terrorism among NATO allies, Stoltenberg stated that Sweden and Finland are now sharing more information with all NATO countries for the fight against terrorism.
“There is nothing certain about Sweden’s membership. National assemblies decide on the ratifications dominantly. It is possible for Sweden to become a NATO member until the Vilnius Summit, because after the elections in Turkey, a window has now opened and a parliament is forming in Turkey. We are working hard to make the membership happen as soon as possible.” (AA)