While the discussions that started after Finland and Sweden announced that they would apply for NATO membership, a new statement came from Finnish President Sauli Niinistö. “I am confident that we will resolve the situation regarding the application to NATO,” the President said. said.
Finnish President Sauli Niinistö said that Turkey has taken a tough stance against the NATO membership of Finland and Sweden, and that this will be resolved through constructive negotiations.
Niinistö, who made a two-day official visit to Sweden, made a speech at the Swedish Parliament, where the Swedish King Carl 16th Gustaf was also present.
Evaluating Turkey’s reservations about Finland’s and Sweden’s accession to NATO, Niinistö said, “Turkey has recently changed its positive attitude towards Finland and Sweden’s NATO membership and has taken a rather harsh stance. I believe this can be resolved through constructive negotiations.” used the phrases.
Niinistö pointed out that many events were factors in the application process for NATO membership and that security concerns increased with the Russia-Ukraine war. he said.
Emphasizing that Finland and Sweden acted jointly in the NATO process, Niinistö noted that they would make the NATO membership application together in Brussels. (AA)