Turkey’s president says his country will begin the ratification process for Finland's membership to NATO. The announcement caps a nearly 10-month wait for Finland to join the alliance.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, right, and Finland's President Sauli Niinisto shake hands during a welcome ceremony at the presidential palace in Ankara, Turkey, on Friday.Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, right, and Finland's President Sauli Niinisto shake hands during a welcome ceremony at the presidential palace in Ankara, Turkey, on Friday.Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says his country will start the ratification process for Finland's membership to NATO.
In May 2022, Finnish and Swedish officials announced plans to join the NATO alliance, an historic shift for both countries. But the road to NATO membership has been a long one and promises to be even longer for Sweden, which is still waiting on Erdogan.
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