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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Via AP news wire

Turkey links Sweden's NATO bid to US approving F-16 jet sales and Canada lifting arms embargo

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Ratification of Sweden’s NATO membership by Turkey’s parliament hinges on the U.S. Congress’ approval of Turkey’s request to purchase F-16 fighter jets, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said, calling on the two legislatures to act “simultaneously.”

In comments reported on Tuesday, Erdogan also said Canada and other NATO allies must lift arms embargoes imposed on Turkey.

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