Stoltenberg: ‘Important steps by Sweden to meet Turkey’s demands’

Sweden has taken significant steps to meet Turkey’s demands for approval of its NATO membership bid, Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said today during a visit to Sweden.

“I welcome the fact that Sweden has already begun to change its anti-terrorism legislation and will ensure that the legal framework for arms exports reflects its future status as a NATO member with new commitments to its allies,” he said. Stoltenberg during a press conference with Swedish Prime Minister Magdalena Anderson.

“These are two important steps in addressing the concerns raised by Turkey,” he added.

Source: Capital

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