President Recep Tayyip Erdogan stressed that without prioritising basic security concerns, NATO's enlargement policy is not good for either Türkiye or NATO itself.
"Since the PKK is listed as a terrorist organisation in Europe, it's important that we do our part not to allow any preparations for terrorist activity on Finnish soil," says Finnish FM Pekka Haavisto.
Türkiye's President Erdogan says turning a blind eye to terror organisations posing a threat to a NATO ally was "incompatible with the spirit of friendship and alliance".
Türkiye's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has voiced objections to NATO membership bids of the two Nordic countries, criticising them for tolerating, even supporting terror groups.
Sweden and Finland seeking NATO seats should offer "guarantees" they will stop backing terrorists targeting Türkiye, FM Mevlut Cavusoglu says while hailing "positive" talks with US over sale of F-16 fighter jets.
A top advisor to US President Joe Biden says Washington will help address Türkiye's objections to Finland and Sweden's membership bids, after Ankara criticised the countries for supporting terror groups.
Presidential Communications Director Fahrettin Altun warns that if a NATO member is indifferent towards the safety of others, it poses a clear risk to the identity of the alliance.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said it is "inconsistent" for Sweden and Finland to seek NATO membership when they provide support to YPG/PKK terrorists.
The move comes despite Russia's concerns that NATO enlargement would have destabilising consequences for security in Europe.
The two Scandinavian nations are guilty of violating rules-based order and harbouring YPG terrorists.
Germany's statement came hours after Turkish President Erdogan refused to give green light to Sweden and Finland's NATO bids, saying the two countries failed to take a clear stance against terrorism.
Sweden and Finland have no clear stance against terrorist groups, the Turkish president says, adding their delegations should not come to Ankara to push their NATO bid.
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