The next step is a full parliament vote that is also expected to pass, likely to be held within weeks

Ankara, Turkey:

The Turkish parliament’s committee on Tuesday approved Sweden’s bid to join NATO, an opposition lawmaker told AFP, clearing another hurdle for the Nordic country’s accession to the US-led defence organisation. 

Sweden’s NATO bid will come to the parliament floor, where President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s ruling alliance holds the majority of seats. 

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