US President Joe Biden sent a letter to the leaders of key US congressional committees on Wednesday (January 24) informing them of his intention to begin a formal notification process for the sale. Martin for Türkiye As soon as Turkey has completed the acceptance process for Sweden to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).
Officials said that In a letter to top Republican and Democratic members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and the House Foreign Affairs Committee, President Biden has called on Congress to approve the sale without delay.
Four sources told Reuters that on Wednesday morning, the White House sent a letter to US lawmakers asking them to approve the sale of $20 billion worth of F-16 fighter jets and other advanced equipment to Turkey.
Turkey’s parliament confirmed Sweden’s approval for NATO membership on Tuesday, clearing a major hurdle to expanding the Western military alliance after a 20-month delay, sources said. Although the letter was sent on Wednesday. But the Biden administration has yet to officially notify the US Congress of plans to sell the jets.
Turkey’s delay in approving Sweden’s entry into NATO is an obstacle to getting US congressional approval for the F-16 fighter jet sale deal, US lawmakers have said. Waiting for Türkiye’s approval for Sweden to join NATO. Including the signature of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan before approving the sale of F-16 fighter jets to Turkey.
The White House has not yet responded to a request for comment from Reuters.
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