Jens Stoltenberg was glad to announce that after the meeting he hosted with
President Erdogan and Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, President Erdogan agreed to forward Sweden's accession protocol to the Grand National Assembly as soon as possible and ensure ratification. This is an historic step which makes all NATO Allies stronger and safer. This is terrific news. I travelled with Ellen Farkas to Stockholm late this past spring and were stuck by the eagerness of Swedish officials to join the alliance and strengthen its security.
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