Stoltenberg calls on Hungary to follow Turkey's example, let Sweden join NATO

NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg welcomed the Turkish parliament's decision to ratify Sweden's NATO membership bid and called on Hungary to follow suit.

"I also count on Hungary to complete its national ratification as soon as possible," he said in a statement late on Tuesday.

"All NATO allies agreed (at the summit) in Vilnius to invite Sweden to join our alliance, and Sweden has fulfilled its commitments. Sweden's membership makes NATO stronger and all of us safer."