Posted 10/23/2023, 4:20:00 PM
Erdogan Submits Sweden's NATO Membership to Parliament, Bringing Country Closer to Alliance
- Erdogan submitted protocol for Sweden's NATO membership to parliament for ratification
- Brings Sweden closer to joining NATO, all allies must ratify
- Erdogan delayed ratification, accused Sweden of being soft on groups Turkey sees as threats
- Sweden welcomed the move, said it looks forward to becoming a NATO member
- NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg urged quick ratification, said it will strengthen alliance