U.S., Canada signals may help Turkey move on Sweden’s NATO bid: Erdogan

Türgi seob USA hävitajate saamise Rootsi NATO-liikmesuse kinnitamisega

Türgi presidendi Recep Tayyip Erdoğani sõnul on toimunud positiivseid arenguid USA hävitajate F-16 müügiks Türgile ning müügi kinnitamine aitaks edasi liikuda Rootsi NATO-liikmesuse ratifitseerimisel.

Turkey Links Sweden’s NATO Bid to F-16 Jet Sales

“Ratification of Sweden’s NATO membership by Turkey’s parliament hinges on the U.S. Congress’ approval of Turkey’s request to purchase F-16 fighter jets, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said, calling on the two legislatures to act ‘simultaneously,'” the AP reports.

Švédsko v NATO? Erdogan má další podmínku, tentokrát kanadskou

Turecký prezident Recep Tayyip Erdogan má další podmínku pro ratifikaci vstupu Švédska do NATO. Podle agentury Reuters chce, aby Kanada zrušila embargo, které uvalila na zbraně a vojenský materiál z Turecka. Kromě toho Erdogan spojuje ratifikaci švédského členství v Alianci také se schválením prodeje bojových letounů F-16 Turecku ze strany amerického Kongresu.

Turkey’s Erdoğan ties approval of US F-16s to Sweden’s NATO accession

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan says his country’s endorsement for Sweden’s NATO membership depends on U.S. congressional approval to sell F-16 fighter jets to Turkey. “Positive developments from the United States regarding the F-16 issue and Canada keeping its promises will accelerate our parliament’s positive view on [Sweden’s membership],” Erdoğan said in comments reported by…

Turkiye links Sweden's NATO bid to U.S. approving F-16 jet sales and Canada lifting arms embargo

Ratification of Sweden's NATO membership by Turkiye's parliament hinges on the U.S. Congress' approval of Turkiye's request to purchase F-16 fighter jets, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said, calling on the two legislatures to act "simultaneously."