Turkey Says Sweden’s Accession to NATO will Depend on Its Stand

• Turkey says the door is open for Sweden to convince it through its actions
• Their bid relies on the contract conditions they struck the previous year
• Once security issues occur in Ankara, Stockholm's strategy will be determined

Turkey reminds Sweden that the door is open if they can convince Ankara to approve their NATO membership. The approval has been granted to Finland, but Stockholm's NATO bid has found a hitch.

Turkey's presidential spokesperson, Ibrahim Kalin, suggested that Stockholm can proceed with or choose when the NATO membership path is completed. According to Anadolu Agency, he talked with the Turkish network NTV.

Turkey Says Sweden Has Lots to Do

He stated that with one exception, the new Swedish administration is attempting to carry out its agenda. Due to security concerns, TRT claimed that more legal means of accomplishing their objectives should be needed. There is anticipation that it will be completed within two months, along with further measures to settle worries over the PKK and FETO.

Since the signing of the pact, security has dominated Istanbul. In November last year, Sweden enacted its anti-terror statute to validate its desire to join the military bloc. This bill would permit Sweden to pursue terrorists and terrorist groups.

It was noted that both groups had submitted bids with a significant distinction. Finland is progressing in dealing with the PKK and Fetullah Terrorist Organization (FETO), lifting restrictions on the defense sector, and incorporating Ankara in the PESCO of the European Union.

Permanent Structured Cooperation, or PESCO, is a component of the bloc's security and military strategy. Kalin deemed Helsinki's actions with the pact inked with Ankara as beneficial and preferable. The Turkish parliament's Foreign Affairs Commission approved on Thursday to accept of Finland's NATO request before Stockholm's.

When queried about the F-16 defense agreement at one point, the Turkish official said it benefits Ankara and NATO. Another question concerns Ankara's position on the Ukrainian crisis. Kalin stated that the United States is pushing for war in the Russia-Ukraine conflict. It is said that the objective is to lengthen it, not kill it, as per Head Topics.

Egypt and Turkey

Moreover, the rising battle will engulf the world, not just the area itself, citing the significance of Ankara's efforts to mediate peace in the conflict. The recent resumption of relations between Ankara and Cairo resulted from Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu's state visit.

The restoration of relations is vital for both nations. It will have a ripple effect throughout the Middle East, benefiting Palestine and Libya-a solid beginning for anti-terrorism efforts in the region.

In June, they signed a tripartite agreement emphasizing security, which triggered subsequent meetings to discuss how to satisfy the specified requirements. Ankara and Budapest have yet to approve the Nordic nations' applications. According to Turkey, Sweden has a long way to go before it can join NATO. Yet, Finland has a head start that has been noted.