Turkish Parliament greenlights Sweden’s NATO entry, awaiting Erdogan’s approval
OAN’s Abril Elfi
1:45 PM – Tuesday, January 23, 2024
The Turkish Parliament Approves Sweden’s NATO Membership Bid
The Turkish Parliament has officially approved Sweden’s North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) membership bid after months of deliberation.
On Tuesday, the Parliament plenary in Ankara voted 287-55 in accepting Sweden’s application to NATO.
Before the document is filed with the U.S. State Department in Washington, D.C., the papers will be returned to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey for his signature and final approval.
Erdogan, who recently endorsed Sweden’s admission, is anticipated to sign.
Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Sweden and Finland applied to join NATO in May of that same year. NATO’s border with Russia was doubled when Finland joined the alliance in April 2023, however, Sweden’s accession process has been plagued with setbacks.
Analysts maintain that NATO would benefit from Sweden’s entry by expanding its northern reach and strengthening its defense of the east.
Prior to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s military actions, Sweden and Finland had avoided membership in military alliances.
Hungary is the only member state that has not yet ratified Sweden’s accession.
In order to negotiate the conditions of Sweden’s membership bid, Viktor Orbán, the prime minister of Hungary, announced on Tuesday that he had extended an invitation to Ulf Kristersson, the prime minister of Sweden, requesting that he visit Hungary to negotiate and discuss his terms.
“Today I sent an invitation letter to Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson for a visit to Hungary to negotiate on Sweden’s NATO accession,” Orbán said on X (Twitter).
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The Turkish Parliament has officially approved Sweden’s membership bid to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), marking an important milestone for the Scandinavian country. After months of deliberation, the Parliament plenary in Ankara voted 287-55 in favor of accepting Sweden’s application.
This decision comes after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022, which prompted both Sweden and Finland to apply for NATO membership in May of that same year. While Finland joined the alliance in April 2023, doubling NATO’s border with Russia, Sweden’s accession process has faced setbacks.
The approval of Sweden’s NATO membership bid is seen as beneficial for the alliance. Analysts argue that Sweden’s entry would expand NATO’s reach in the north and strengthen its defense capabilities in the east. Prior to Russia’s aggressive actions, Sweden and Finland had avoided joining military alliances.
However, it is important to note that Hungary, a member state of NATO, has not yet ratified Sweden’s accession. In order to negotiate the conditions of Sweden’s membership bid, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán extended an invitation to Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson to visit Hungary and discuss terms.
“Today I sent an invitation letter to Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson for a visit to Hungary to negotiate on Sweden’s NATO accession,” Orbán announced on Twitter.
Once the paperwork is filed with the U.S. State Department in Washington, D.C., it will be returned to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey for his signature and final approval. Erdogan, who has endorsed Sweden’s admission, is expected to sign the documents.
Sweden’s NATO membership bid has attracted attention due to its potential impact on regional security and defense. With Russia’s recent aggressions, the addition of Sweden would bolster NATO’s presence and send a clear message of deterrence to any potential adversaries.
As Sweden moves closer to becoming a NATO member, it is expected that other member states will support its accession. While Hungary’s ratification is still pending, the majority of NATO members have shown their support for Sweden’s integration into the alliance.
Sweden’s bid for NATO membership reflects the shifting security landscape in Europe and the growing concern over Russian aggression. By joining NATO, Sweden aims to ensure its own security and strengthen the collective defense of the alliance.
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