Sweden: Anti-terror law to be implemented before summer

Speaking to his country’s news agency, TT, Swedish Prime Minister Kristersson assessed the second meeting of the joint mechanism held in Stockholm within the framework of the Tripartite Memorandum signed by Turkey, Finland and Sweden at the Madrid Summit of the NATO on June 28.

Noting that the meeting was productive, Kristersson said: “The Turkish side has openly expressed its satisfaction for the first time.” he said he.

Referring to the new anti-terror law, Kristersson said: “Implementation of the anti-terror law, which will be introduced at the beginning of this year and prevents participation in terrorist organisations, will start before the summer. Sweden continues to comply with the agreement with Turkey.” he said.

Stating that Turkey does not know when Sweden will approve NATO membership, Kristersson noted that Turkey will know.

On the other hand, Swedish Foreign Minister Tobias Billström met with Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu and Finnish Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto in Bucharest, where he attended the NATO Foreign Ministers Meeting.

Making a statement after the meeting, Billström said: “The meeting was very productive and enjoyable.” he said. (AA)