Erdogan Links Sweden's NATO Bid to U.S. Approval of F-16 Sales

Erdogan says Turkey's parliament will ratify Sweden's NATO bid if U.S. approves F-16 jet sales to Turkey.
Erdogan spoke after talks between Turkish and U.S. foreign ministers on Sweden's NATO bid.
Erdogan claims U.S. is linking F-16 sales to Turkey with Ankara's ratification of Sweden's NATO bid.
Erdogan "If U.S. keeps promises, our parliament will keep its promise" on Sweden's NATO bid.
Turkish parliament will have final say on approving Sweden's NATO membership application.

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