NATO: Erdogan closes Sweden's membership, the sooner he fulfills his duties

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan froze Sweden's expectations of Ankara's ok for the Nordic country to join NATO. “Sweden expects a positive approach from Turkey regarding NATO membership,” Erdogan said, “these expectations of Sweden do not mean that we will respect them. In order for us to meet these expectations, Sweden must first of all fulfill its duty."

The Anadolu agency reports it. "First of all, Sweden must do its part against terrorist organizations", specified the Turkish leader, who is asking Stockholm to strengthen the police force to prevent "PKK terrorists" from operating in Sweden. Sweden will allow NATO to deploy troops on its territory even before formally joining the Atlantic Alliance. or said Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson today, in a press conference with Defense Minister Pal Jonson, in an opinion article in the newspaper "Dagens Nyheter".

“The government has decided that the Swedish military may undertake preparations with NATO and allied countries to enable future joint operations,” Kristersson and Jonson said. “The preparations may consist of a temporary base for foreign equipment and personnel on Swedish territory. The decision sends a clear signal to Russia and strengthens Sweden's defence,” explained the two executive representatives.