General NewsSwedenSweden governmentTurkey governmentWorld News NATO chief says Turkey agrees to send Sweden’s NATO accession protocol to Parliament swiftly by Chloe Baker July 10, 2023 written by Chloe Baker July 10, 2023 0 comment Bookmark 16 NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg has announced that Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has agreed to promptly submit Sweden’s NATO accession protocol to the Turkish Parliament. The declaration came following discussions between Stoltenberg, Erdogan, and Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, just prior to the NATO summit in Lithuania. Turkey’s objections had been causing delays in Sweden’s NATO membership process since last year. Table of Contents Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about NATO accessionWhat was the main obstacle for Sweden’s NATO accession?Has Turkey agreed to resolve the issue?When was this agreement announced?How long has Sweden’s NATO accession been delayed?More about NATO accession Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about NATO accession What was the main obstacle for Sweden’s NATO accession? Sweden’s NATO accession was primarily hindered by objections raised by Turkey. Has Turkey agreed to resolve the issue? Yes, Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has agreed to swiftly send Sweden’s NATO accession protocol to the Turkish Parliament, resolving the previous obstacles. When was this agreement announced? The agreement was announced by NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg after discussions with Erdogan and Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson on the eve of a NATO summit in Lithuania. How long has Sweden’s NATO accession been delayed? Sweden’s NATO accession has faced delays since last year due to objections raised by Turkey. More about NATO accession NATO Official Website – Official website of NATO providing information about member countries and accession protocols. Turkey’s Presidency Official Website – Official website of the Presidency of the Republic of Turkey with updates on President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s statements and agreements. Government of Sweden Official Website – Official website of the Swedish government offering news and updates on Sweden’s international relations and NATO accession process. Lithuanian Presidency of the Council of the European Union – Official website of the Lithuanian Presidency of the Council of the European Union, where the NATO summit was held. It provides information on the summit and related events. You Might Be Interested In New Mexico reaches $500M settlement with Walgreens in opioid case Trump lawyers say proposed protective order is too broad, urge judge to impose more limited rules International Submissions on Israeli Occupation: UN Court to Give Advisory Opinion UPS Given Friday Deadline by Union as Strike Looms India Dismisses Canadian Prime Minister’s Claims Regarding the Killing of Sikh Activist as Baseless Judge Labels FBI Informant as “Villain”; Delayed Ruling Fails to Aid Two Individuals Convicted in Terrorism Sting accession protocolGeneral NewsJens Stoltenbergmembership process.NATONATO summitParliamentRecep Tayyip ErdoganSwedenSweden governmentTurkeyTurkey governmentUlf Kristersson Share 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail Chloe Baker Follow Author Chloe Baker is a travel journalist who covers the latest news and trends in the world of travel. She enjoys exploring new destinations and sharing her experiences with her readers, from exotic locales to hidden gems off the beaten path. previous post Russia’s pioneer transgender politician ends governorship bid amid new anti-LGBTQ+ legislation next post Northwestern University Terminates Coach Pat Fitzgerald Following Hazing Scandal You may also like Bookmark Child Threatened With Charges for Explicit Photos: Experts... September 22, 2023 Bookmark Audio Recording Reveals Unusual Circumstances of F-35 Ejection:... September 22, 2023 Bookmark Surveillance of Indian Envoys in Canada Gives Rise... September 22, 2023 Bookmark A toddler lost in the woods is found... September 21, 2023 Bookmark Charter Bus En Route to Band Camp Overturns,... September 21, 2023 Bookmark Imminent Risk of Government Shutdown Intensifies as House... September 21, 2023 Leave a Comment Cancel Reply Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δ