Turkey's parliament approves Sweden's NATO membership, lifting key hurdle to entry into alliance
Turkey's parliament has approved Sweden's membership in NATO, lifting a key hurdle to its entry into the military alliance.
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![Turkish lawmakers vote in favor of Sweden's bid to join NATO at the Turkish Parliament in Ankara, Turkey, Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024. Turkish legislators on Tuesday endorsed Sweden's membership in NATO, lifting a major hurdle on the previously nonaligned country's entry into the military alliance. (AP Photo/Ali Unal) Members of Turkey's parliament.](https://i.cbc.ca/1.7092480.1706042325!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/turkey-sweden-nato.jpg)
Turkey's parliament has approved Sweden's membership in NATO, lifting a key hurdle to its entry into the military alliance.