This step marks the definitive start of the parliamentary procedures for the ratification of the document, which also marks Ankara’s request to Finland and Stockholm for the adoption of concrete measures to address the country’s security concerns.

The latter referred, especially, to the fight against terrorism and the lifting of sanctions and restrictions on the export of military industry products.

According to the TRT television channel, the bill states that on the basis of the relations between Türkiye and Sweden “and the level achieved by the nation in showing its interoperability with NATO”, membership is endorsed.

Earlier, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan signed the protocol and sent it to the Chamber for ratification, however, even if the Turkish parliament votes in favor of the accession, Hungary’s approval is still pending.

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