Foreign Minister Tobias Billström (M) comments on the parliament’s decision in a written comment to TT:
“It is a welcome step that Turkey’s parliament today voted yes to Sweden’s NATO application. Now we look forward to President Erdogan signing the ratification document. Sweden will be a reliable, solidary and committed NATO member.”
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg also welcomes Turkey’s announcement.
“I also expect Hungary to complete its national ratification as soon as possible”, he writes in a comment to TT.
“Turkey’s parliament has voted yes to Sweden’s NATO application. It is a very welcome decision!”, writes KD leader Ebba Busch on X.
Johan Pehrson (L) as Kristersson describes that Sweden is now one step closer to membership in “the world’s most important defense alliance”.
Opposition leader Magdalena Andersson (S) says that the decision is “gratifying”.
“Looking forward to both Turkey and Hungary quickly taking the final steps required for Sweden to become a member of NATO,” she writes on X.
Muharrem Demirok is now hoping for quick handling in Hungary’s parliament as well.
“Everyone benefits from that. We build safety, security and stability together,” writes the C leader at X.
