Stoltenberg Vows Sweden ‘Will Soon’ Join NATO Despite Turkish Rejection

Stoltenberg Vows Sweden ‘Will Soon’ Join NATO Despite Turkish Rejection

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NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg was quick to hail and celebrate the Friday announcement by Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan that his country will ratify Finland’s application to join NATO. ..The NATO chief told Reuters that it is a “a good day for everyone that believes in NATO enlargement.” He said, “Finnish membership will strengthen NATO, it will strengthen Finnish security. It will also strengthen Swedish security.”

 

Stoltenberg Vows Sweden ‘Will Soon’ Join NATO Despite Turkish Rejection