Sweden's application to NATO: Turkey believes that Sweden has not yet fulfilled the agreements, but in exchange for F-16s from the United States, its application may be supported
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Turkey argues that Sweden has not fulfilled the conditions for NATO membership, but could still support Sweden's application in exchange for a deal with the US on F-16s.
Sweden has not yet fulfilled its promises under the agreements with Turkey, which are a condition for for the approval of Turkey's application to join NATO, Turkish Defense Minister Yashar Güler, the Turkish Defense Minister. At the same time, according to Turkish Hürriyet columnist Abdulkadir Selvi, Turkey may support Sweden's membership in NATO if it reaches an agreement with the USA on F-16 aircrafts.
This was reported by UNN with reference to Nergis TV and Hurriyet.
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Minister of National Defense Yashar Güler, Minister of National Defense of Turkey, in an interview with journalists, providing information about Sweden's accession to NATO, said that "our Swedish friends are trying their best", but "they have not yet been able to fulfill their promises". At the same time, the head of the Turkish defense ministry welcomed the decision of the Danish parliament to ban the burning of the Quran, noting that he hopes for similar decisions by other countries in the region.
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Hürriyet columnist columnist and journalist Abdulkadir Selvi wrote today about the possibility of of Sweden's accession to the Alliance, as the US has been making it clear for some time that that Congress could approve the sale of F-16s if Turkey passes a resolution through parliament on Sweden's application.
I have the impression that Turkey is inclined to support NATO enlargement and Swedish membership if the US fulfills its promise of F-16s. There are rumors that positive results were achieved behind the scenes after the issue of Finnish and Swedish membership appeared on the agenda. It is alleged that secret arms embargoes by 3-4 countries against Turkey have been lifted
To recap
Earlier, Turkey informed NATO that the ratification of Sweden's membership application would not be completed on time.
UNN also reported, that Turkey and Greece have agreed on a new roadmap to strengthen ties with with a focus on trade and dispute resolution, especially in the Aegean Sea, following positive developments in relations.
