Breaking news: “We are working on an agreement between Sweden, Finland and Turkey to address (Turkey’s) security concerns, including arms exports and the fight against terrorism,” NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said in a flash statement. Stoltenberg said, “The security concerns of all of us should be taken into account as part of the NATO membership process. No ally of ours has been attacked more than Turkey, including the attacks of the terrorist organization PKK.” Swedish Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson said, “We are very clear in our views on the PKK. It is listed as a terrorist organization in the European Union (EU) and has been recognized as such by Sweden in recent years.” Here are the details…
STOLTENBERG: NO OTHER ALLIANCE HAS BEEN VICTIDATED BY TERRORISTS THAN TURKEY
Stoltenberg held a joint press conference with Swedish Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson at NATO headquarters in Brussels.
Stoltenberg said that he has been in frequent contact with Andersson in the last few weeks, and that he and he also talked to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
Reiterating that Turkey’s concerns are legitimate and need to be addressed, Stoltenberg said, “No other ally has been victimized by terrorists as much as Turkey, this includes the terrorist organization PKK.” said.
SPECIAL SESSION TO FIGHT TERRORISM AT THE MADRID SUMMIT
Stoltenberg said, “We all agree that we need to redouble our efforts in the fight against terrorism. For this reason, I planned a special session for NATO’s counter-terrorism efforts at the summit in Madrid. This is also why Sweden has taken concrete steps in recent days to address Turkey’s concerns.” he said.
Stating that Sweden has taken concrete steps such as “legislation change, new police investigations against the PKK, investigations on Turkey’s extradition requests”, Stoltenberg said, “Sweden, Finland, Turkey, including arms exports and the fight against terrorism (Turkey’s involvement in the fight against terrorism). ) we are working on an agreement to address security concerns.” used the phrase.
ATTENTIONAL WORDS FROM THE PRIME MINISTER OF SWEDEN
Andersson also stated that they aim to reach an understanding with Finland and NATO regarding the issues Turkey has voiced, “I spoke with President Erdogan last Saturday. I can say that it was a good and constructive meeting.” said.
Noting that high-level officials from the three countries met at NATO headquarters today, Andersson said, “I hope that the dialogue will ideally conclude successfully before the summit.” said.
Expressing that Sweden’s membership in NATO will also contribute to Turkey’s security, Andersson said, “We are committed to the fight against terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. We will fully adhere to NATO’s anti-terrorism policy and take an active role in these efforts. Our stance against the PKK is very strong. net. It is listed as a terrorist organization in the European Union and is recognized as such by Sweden.” he said.
SWEDEN’S STEPS
Defending that his country has taken important steps in the fight against terrorism in the recent period, Andersson continued as follows:
“In recent years, we have strengthened laws against terrorist financing several times. Sweden’s terrorism law is undergoing its largest revision in 30 years. The new and tougher Terrorist Offenses Law will come into effect on the first of July, with a wider scope and the highest penalties.”
Also, stating that they are working on a constitutional amendment, Andersson said:
“One of the issues Turkey has brought up is related to Sweden’s response to Turkey’s extradition request. These issues are handled swiftly and carefully by our legal system in line with the European Convention on Extradition. Sweden is not and will not be a safe haven for terrorists. “Relevant authorities are working hard to deport people who may pose a security threat. There are a significant number of cases currently being processed.” (UAV/AA)