NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg says he has told Turkey’s president that “the time has come” to let Sweden become a member of the military alliance. Turkey and Hungary are the only NATO countries that have not yet formally approved Sweden’s accession bid. Stoltenberg told the Associated Press that he urged Turkey to finalize the process as he met with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on December 1 on the sidelines of the COP28 climate summit in Dubai.
NATO Chief Tells Turkey's Erdogan 'Time Has Come' To Let Sweden Join The Alliance
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg (left) and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (file photo)