Turkey Statement by Stoltenberg: We will find a consensus

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said: "I am confident that we will be able to address Turkey's concerns regarding the acceptance of Sweden and Finland in a way that does not delay the membership process. I am sure that we can find a common ground and consensus on how to act on the membership issue with Turkey."

Statement by Stoltenberg about Turkey: We will find a consensus. NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg made an assessment about Turkey's statement that it has concerns about Sweden and Finland's NATO membership. Speaking at the joint press conference with German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock after the Informal Meeting of NATO Foreign Ministers in Berlin "Turkey has expressed some concerns and we sit at the table when there are concerns, as we always do at NATO," Stoltenberg said. Stoltenberg spoke at the joint press conference with German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock after the Informal Meeting of NATO Foreign Ministers in Berlin, Germany. Regarding the possible membership applications of Finland and Sweden, Stoltenberg said, "It is up to them to decide whether they want to join NATO. We will respect their decision because all sovereign nations have the right to choose their own path. Finland and Sweden are NATO's closest partners. To apply. Stoltenberg used the phrases,"If they do decide to join, it will be a historic moment. Their membership in NATO will enhance our shared security, show that NATO's doors are open and aggression is useless." Regarding Turkey's concerns about Sweden and Finland's membership, Stoltenberg said, "Turkey has expressed some concerns and we sit at the table when there are concerns, as we always do in NATO. I am sure we can find common ground and consensus on how to act on the membership issue." Stating that he met with Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu within the scope of the meeting, Stoltenberg said, "I hope that we can progress quickly if Finland and Sweden apply for membership. Turkey has clearly stated that its intention is not to prevent membership. Therefore, Turkey's concerns expressed in a way that will not delay the membership process." I'm sure we can handle it." Stoltenberg emphasized that Sweden and Finland are qualified for NATO membership and are NATO's two closest allies.         You May Also Be Interested In: https://ieconomy.io/sauli-niinisto-nato-uyeligi-icin-resmen-basvuracagiz/