"Biden Affirms Full Support for Sweden's NATO Bid in Meeting with Prime Minister"
President Biden met with Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson to express full support for Sweden's bid to join NATO, which has been blocked by objections from Turkey and Hungary. Biden emphasized that Sweden's membership would strengthen the alliance and highlighted shared priorities, including supporting Ukraine's defense against Russia. Turkey has opposed Sweden's bid due to disagreements over granting asylum to members of the PKK, a designated terrorist group. Hungary has also delayed a vote on Sweden's membership. The Biden administration remains confident that Sweden will be admitted into NATO and has encouraged Turkey and Hungary to approve the country's application.
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