US National Security Advisor Confident of Sweden’s NATO Membership Despite Turkey’s Opposition
In a significant development, United States National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan expressed unwavering confidence that Sweden would soon join the esteemed North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), brushing off Turkey’s persistent objections. Sullivan’s remarks came during a press briefing held in Washington yesterday, where he underscored the inevitability of Sweden’s integration into NATO, citing promising diplomatic negotiations.
Biden-Erdogan Meeting at NATO Summit Imminent
It is worth noting that President Joe Biden is anticipated to engage with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, albeit in multiple forms, during the highly anticipated NATO summit scheduled in Lithuania next week. This diplomatic encounter assumes paramount significance as it presents an opportunity to address bilateral concerns and foster constructive dialogue between the two nations.
Ukraine’s Aspirations for NATO Membership Addressed
Furthermore, Sullivan emphasized that although Ukraine’s NATO membership bid would not be immediately granted at the forthcoming summit, deliberations and necessary steps towards future accession would be deliberated. This milestone paves the way for Ukraine’s gradual integration into the esteemed military alliance, underscoring a pivotal demonstration of solidarity among NATO member states.
US National Security Adviser Sullivan said he was confident Sweden’s NATO membership would happen “in the near future” despite Turkey’s continued opposition to it. Reuters/Jonathan Ernst/File Photo
[ワシントン ７日 ロイター] – US National Security Advisor Sullivan said on Wednesday that Sweden’s entry into the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is “in the near future” despite Turkey’s continued opposition. He expressed confidence that he would succeed.
Biden is expected to meet the President of Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, in some form during the NATO summit in Lithuania next week.
He also said that although Ukraine will not join NATO at the summit next week, the necessary measures for future membership will be discussed, which will be an important step towards Ukraine’s membership of the rice field.
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