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Turkey, Sweden, Finland resume NATO talks

Turkey, Sweden, Finland resume NATO talks

The talks had stalled after the Quran-burning incidents in Sweden. The NATO chief said the Nordic countries have taken "unprecedented steps" to address Turkey's concerns.

Turkey's state news agency distorts 'terrorism' remarks of Sweden's PM

Turkey's state news agency distorts 'terrorism' remarks of Sweden's PM

PM Kristersson and NATO's Stoltenberg discussed Sweden's new "anti-terror" bill and cooperation with Turkey at a joint press conference.

Syria airstrikes: NATO chief says Türkiye's response to 'terrorism' should be 'proportionate'

Syria airstrikes: NATO chief says Türkiye's response to 'terrorism' should be 'proportionate'

Türkiye is the country "that suffers from terrorist attacks the most" among the NATO allies, Stoltenberg has said.

21 November 2022

Stoltenberg: Finland, Sweden fulfilling Türkiye's demands for NATO membership

Stoltenberg: Finland, Sweden fulfilling Türkiye's demands for NATO membership

Sweden's PM will meet President Erdoğan in Ankara on November 8, FM Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu has announced.

4 November 2022

NATO chief welcomes steps by Sweden, Finland in line with Turkey's demands

NATO chief welcomes steps by Sweden, Finland in line with Turkey's demands

Stockholm's moves to change its counterterrorism legislation and legal framework for arms exports will reflect their future status as a NATO member with new commitments to allies, according to Stoltenberg.

Stoltenberg: NATO is addressing Turkey's concerns over Sweden, Finland

Stoltenberg: NATO is addressing Turkey's concerns over Sweden, Finland

"When an ally, an important ally as Turkey, raises security concerns, the only way to do that is to sit down and find ways to find a common ground and an agreement on how to move forward," the NATO chief has said.

Notes on Turkey from the NATO Brussels Summit Communiqué

Notes on Turkey from the NATO Brussels Summit Communiqué

The Heads of State and Government participating in the meeting of the North Atlantic Council in Brussels on June 14, 2021 have issued a joint declaration. Turkey has been mentioned five times in the declaration.

Stoltenberg: Turkey, Greece meet at NATO headquarters on daily basis

Stoltenberg: Turkey, Greece meet at NATO headquarters on daily basis

"I hope it can pave the way for exploratory talks under German auspices as soon as possible," the NATO chief has said.

23 October 2020

Military deconfliction mechanism between Greece and Turkey

EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN

Military deconfliction mechanism between Greece and Turkey

As announced by NATO in a written statement, the mechanism in question will also include the creation of a hotline between Greece and Turkey to facilitate deconfliction at sea or in the air in the Eastern Mediterranean.

Greece will only start talks with Turkey if it stops gas exploration activities, says PM

EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN CRISIS

Greece will only start talks with Turkey if it stops gas exploration activities, says PM

Mitsotakis' remarks came after the NATO chief said yesterday that Athens and Ankara agreed to enter into talks for deconfliction.

4 September 2020

NATO chief: Turkey, Greece agree to hold 'technical talks' for deconfliction

EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN

NATO chief: Turkey, Greece agree to hold 'technical talks' for deconfliction

"Greece and Turkey are valued Allies, and NATO is an important platform for consultations on all issues that affect our shared security," Stoltenberg has said.

3 September 2020

NATO Chief: We need to find a way to resolve the Eastern Mediterranean situation

NATO Chief: We need to find a way to resolve the Eastern Mediterranean situation

Tensions have risen between Turkey and Greece over Ankara's hydrocarbon exploration activities in the region.

Erdoğan: No European Country Can Afford to Remain Indifferent to Syria

Erdoğan: No European Country Can Afford to Remain Indifferent to Syria

Speaking at a joint press conference following his meeting with NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg in Brussels, President Erdoğan has said, “No European country can afford to remain indifferent to the conflicts and the humanitarian tragedy in Syria.”

NATO Condemns the Idlib Attack, Calls for Ceasefire

NATO Condemns the Idlib Attack, Calls for Ceasefire

NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg has said, “We urge an immediate return to the 2018 ceasefire. We call on Syria, Turkey and Russia to back UN efforts for a peaceful solution.”

28 February 2020

NATO to Hold Extraordinary Meeting on Idlib Attack

NATO to Hold Extraordinary Meeting on Idlib Attack

In the wake of an airstrike that claimed the lives of 33 soldiers in Syria’s Idlib, NATO has announced that they will hold an extraordinary meeting following Turkey’s request to make consultations about the situation in Syria.

28 February 2020

Secretary General Stoltenberg: NATO Provides Support to Turkey

Secretary General Stoltenberg: NATO Provides Support to Turkey

Addressing the reporters in a press conference, NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg has indicated that they are “very concerned about the situation in Idlib.”

13 February 2020

NATO: Turkey is Much More Than S-400

NATO: Turkey is Much More Than S-400

After the US has announced that Turkey has been suspended from the F-35 program in the wake S-400 delivery to the country, NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg has stated, “As a NATO member, Turkey is much more than S-400.”