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  • By Al Mayadeen English
  • Source: Agencies
  • 2 Feb 2023 22:38
2 Min Read

The prime minister asked Swedes to maintain their composure in order to facilitate Sweden's accession to NATO.

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  • Sweden's Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson delivers his speech Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023 at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, eastern France (AP Photo/Jean-Francois Badias)
    Sweden's Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson delivers his speech Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023 at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, eastern France (AP Photo/Jean-Francois Badias)

On Thursday, Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson acknowledged that the Quran-burning demonstration in Stockholm had damaged the country's reputation abroad and its relationship with Turkey.

He said that the recent events and activities in Sweden had "consequences for Sweden's image abroad," saying it had complicated the dialogue with Turkey.

According to Kristersson, the desecration of the Quraan damaged Sweden's business ties and national security interests. He asked Swedes  to remain calm in order to facilitate Sweden's accession to NATO.

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The Swedish government has failed to extradite terrorists to Turkey, according to Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar, and because of this, Ankara cannot support Sweden's application for NATO membership.

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