"We have reached an agreement for the strong continuation of the joint mechanism"

Stating that they addressed Turkey’s legitimate security concerns, Stoltenberg said, “We would like to underline the trilateral agreements between Sweden, Finland, and Turkey. We have reached an agreement with Mr. President Erdoğan for the joint mechanism to continue strongly.” President Erdoğan met with NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg. Making a statement following the meeting, which was also attended by Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, Stoltenberg said, “We addressed Turkey’s legitimate security concerns. Sweden has taken steps to address Turkey’s concerns. Sweden has completed its commitments.” Stating that “Turkey is an extremely important NATO ally,” Stoltenberg said, “We would like to underline the trilateral agreements between Sweden, Finland, and Turkey. We have reached an agreement with Mr. President Erdoğan for the joint mechanism to continue strongly.” Stoltenberg thanked Turkey for its contribution to North Kosovo and sending troops, and said, "Turkey also supports the training of Iraqi forces within NATO. It has assigned its pre-defined forces to NATO's multinational battle group in Hungary. Turkey also provides strong support to Ukraine. This also includes (Turkey's) leadership in the Black Sea grain initiative." Stoltenberg, who said that he came to Turkey to show solidarity after the earthquake that caused terrible destruction a few months ago, congratulated him on his re-election during his meeting with President Erdoğan, and said, "We cooperated on ideas for the NATO meeting to be held next month." "Turkey, Sweden and NATO will meet during the week of June 12" Stating that they addressed Turkey's legitimate security concerns, Stoltenberg said, "Sweden has taken steps to address Turkey's concerns. Sweden has completed its commitments. Sweden, Turkey and NATO will meet during the week of June 12. NATO membership will make Sweden stronger, but it will also make NATO and Turkey stronger."