Turkey does not support NATO enlargement against a particular country, to ensure stability. This was expressed in an article for the magazine by Fahrettin Altun, the head of the Presidential administration’s relations department. Middle East Eye.
In his article, he writes that Turkey has never hesitated to participate in the most complex NATO operations in the world, supports the alliance’s strategic orientation and will remain a loyal ally and an important partner in new ventures in the future. from the military bloc
Altun emphasized that Turkey has invested heavily in defense and, as NATO’s second largest army, believes that the expansion of the alliance is the key to lasting peace and stability around the world.
“Turkey supports the geographical expansion of NATO not against any country, but to make it a comprehensive security organization that will help ensure stability. “We are pleased that our legitimate concerns regarding Sweden’s counter-terrorism policy are being addressed by our allies,” said Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s Chief of Staff.
He also recalled that shortly before the last alliance summit in Vilnius, Erdogan confirmed that Turkey openly supports Ukraine’s NATO membership.
Former Swedish Foreign Minister Tobias Billström declarationHe said Turkey’s approval of Sweden’s NATO membership application could take place before October.
before in Sweden decided Burning the NATO Charter.