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Erdogan, Biden discuss ties and NATO summit agenda

A phone call between Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his American counterpart Joe Biden addressed regional matters and the issues concerning Türkiye-US relations, according to a statement by Türkiye's Communications Directorate.

Ankara wants 'results' not 'verbiage' from Sweden, Finland on terror groups

Sweden and Finland have to take into account Türkiye's security concerns, Türkiye's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says ahead of NATO summit.

Erdogan to meet with heads of Sweden, Finland, NATO in Spain summit

Türkiye's President Erdogan attending four-way talks on Tuesday "does not mean we will take a step back from our position" on Nordic bid to join NATO, says Turkish presidential spokesperson Ibrahim Kalin.

Türkiye to US: Unity against common threats key for NATO

No progress possible on Nordic NATO bids until Finland, Sweden meet Ankara's security demands, Türkiye’s Presidential Spokesperson Ibrahim Kalin reiterates.

US: Türkiye's concerns legitimate over Finland, Sweden NATO bids

Türkiye has been in talk with Finland and Sweden to address the concerns, which include the PKK terror group's activities in both countries.

'Two-faced policy': PKK supporters hold demonstration in Sweden

Terror group supporters gather at Gotaplatsen square in Gothenburg, calling for arms embargo on Türkiye.

Türkiye to reiterate its demands from Sweden, Finland over their NATO bids

NATO is not an economic cooperation organisation, so Sweden and Finland are expected to end the existence of terror groups in their countries, says Türkiye's presidential spokesperson.

NATO to strengthen forces, equipment along eastern borders

NATO's defence ministers plan to boost the alliance's forces and military equipment in its eastern flank as Russia's offensive continues in Ukraine.

Documents from Finland, Sweden fail to meet expectations: Türkiye

Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said that any negotiations on the Nordic countries' bid to join NATO would have to address Türkiye's demands first.

Türkiye's stance on Nordic NATO bids won't change until action on terror

Türkiye will not stand by Sweden while terrorist organisations maintain presence in country, says Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

NATO's Stoltenberg praises 'steps taken' to address Türkiye's concerns

NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg says dialogue continues to find a united way forward amid Türkiye's opposition to Sweden and Finland’s bid to join the military alliance over their support for terrorist groups.

Türkiye's security concerns are legitimate: NATO chief on Nordic bids

"No NATO ally has suffered more terrorist attacks than Türkiye", acknowledged NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg, adding that talks with Türkiye would continue.