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Sweden 'has fulfilled obligations' for NATO membership

5 June 2023
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2023-06-05 10:55

NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg calls on Ankara to drop its opposition to Sweden's bid to join the defence alliance, saying Stockholm has addressed Turkey's security concerns.

Speaking in Istanbul, he says "membership will make Sweden safer, but also NATO and Turkey stronger. I look forward to finalising Sweden's accession as soon as possible.

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