USA: Sweden kept its promise to Turkey

White House spokesman Jean-Pierre responded to questions from reporters at the daily press conference. Reminded of Sweden’s decision to extradite a PKK-linked prisoner to Turkey, Jean-Pierre said: “Sweden has thus fulfilled the commitments it made under the tripartite Memorandum of Understanding that it agreed with Finland and Turkey at the Summit of NATO”. saying.

Emphasizing that this includes the “anti-terror law” that Sweden has enacted, Jean-Pierre said: “Sweden is a strong and capable defense partner that shares NATO values, strengthens the Alliance and contributes to European security.” he used the phrase.

For this reason, the White House spokesman stated that he believes that “Sweden should become a member of NATO as soon as possible” and that he “continues to have hope” in this regard.

“JUNE TENTH” CELEBRATION AT THE WHITE HOUSE

US President Joe Biden is said to host hundreds of people, including non-governmental organization leaders, educators and students, at the White House as part of celebrating “June 19,” known as the day to end slavery in the country.

Jean-Pierre noted that Biden has acted as an administration that reflects America’s diversity since taking office.

The White House Speaker emphasized that the President of the United States has nominated more black women to federal courts than any previous president, and that nearly one-third of judicial appointments are made up of black Americans. (AA)