Turkey's Support for Sweden's NATO Bid Depends on F-16 Sale Promise
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Turkey's President Erdogan stated that Turkey's parliament will support Sweden's NATO membership bid if the U.S. fulfills its promise to facilitate the sale of F-16 fighter jets to Ankara. The U.S. administration has linked the F-16 sales to Turkey with Ankara's ratification of Sweden's bid. Erdogan's comments came after discussions between Turkey's Foreign Minister and the U.S. Secretary of State regarding Sweden's NATO membership. The final decision on Sweden's NATO membership lies with the Turkish parliament.
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