On Monday, Hungary s parliament finally ratified Sweden s bid to join NATO, making them the 32nd member of the alliance after nearly two years of negotiations.
Canada and the United States were insisting that Ankara ratify Sweden's NATO membership bid before Canada resumes the export of drone cameras, Turkey's president says.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan had been delaying ratification of Sweden’s membership, accusing Stockholm of being too soft on Kurdish militants. | World News
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey officially submitted Sweden's NATO membership application to parliament on Monday, his office said, bringing closer the possible end of a 17-month diplomatic standoff.