Sweden’s legislative changes should be reflected in practice: Türkiye
GENEVA (AA): Sweden’s legislative changes in line with a memorandum signed in Madrid last year should be reflected in practice, the Turkish foreign minister has said.
Addressing a news conference after the fifth meeting of a permanent joint mechanism between Türkiye, Finland, and Sweden in Brussels, Hakan Fidan said “it is imperative that countries wishing to join NATO take a firm stand on the fight against terrorism.”
“Sweden has taken steps in terms of legislative changes, but legislative changes need to be reflected in practice.”
Sweden could not prevent provocations, which affects Ankara’s stance, he said, referring to the recent desecration of the Quran in Stockholm.
Finland and Sweden applied for NATO membership soon after Russia launched a war in Ukraine last February.
Although Türkiye approved Finland’s membership to NATO, it has not ratified Sweden’s bid, saying Stockholm has yet to address its security concerns.
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