Turkey wants written response from Finland, Sweden over NATO bid concerns

Turkey demands written response from Sweden on Nato bid

Turkey said on Wednesday that it was waiting for a "written response" from Sweden and Finland to Ankara's objections to their Nato bids.

Turkey wants ‘written response’ from Finland, Sweden over NATO bid concerns

Turkey said on Wednesday that it was waiting for a “written response” from Sweden and Finland to Ankara’s objections to their NATO bids.“We have

Turkey wants written response from Finland, Sweden over NATO bid concerns

Ankara is accusing the Nordic neighbours of providing a safe haven for the outlawed Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), listed as a "terrorist" group by Turkey and its Western allies.

Turkey wants ‘concrete steps’ from Sweden, Finland over NATO bids

Turkish president says no progress can be achieved in the process without seeing ‘concrete steps’ by both countries.

Turkey “awaits written response” from Finland and Sweden over Nato concerns

Ankara has rejected a Nato initiative to hold three-way talks with Finland and Sweden on their applications.

Sweden, Finland must dispel Turkey’s terrorism concerns

"The President underscored that a progress in this process is impossible without writing obligations provided by these states regarding the change of a paradigm on combating terrorism and cooperation in defense industry," the press release said