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NATO agreement 'paves the way' for Finland and Sweden to join: Stoltenberg

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During a press conference in Madrid, NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg declares that an agreement has been reached that "paves the way for the way for Finland and Sweden to join Nato". He declares that "Turkey Finland Sweden have signed a memorandum that addresses Turkey's c concerns including about arms exports and the fight against terrorism." SOUNDBITE

Added on the 28/06/2022 21:05:06 - Copyright : AFPTV - First images

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