Türkiye expects the NATO summit in Madrid would "reiterate and reinforce solidarity, unity and cohesion among allies," the country’s foreign minister said on Tuesday.

- NATO's strong commitment to fight against terrorism in all its forms and manifestations is essential - said Mevlut Cavusoglu in a video message shared by Antalya Diplomacy Forum’s social media account.

Cavusoglu said the "Madrid Summit is taking place at a crucial time," and the war in Ukraine has "global implications" and also "a challenge for transatlantic security."

- Our leaders will endorse the new strategic concept. This will shape our alliance’s vision for the next decade. While NATO keeps adapting to the ever-shifting security environment, our core principle remains unchanged; One for all, all for one, as stated by article five of the Washington Treaty - he added.

He further stressed that NATO's commitment to the fight against terrorism is also "valid for the applicant countries."

- All must respect the principles of solidarity and each other's security concerns. There can be no ifs or buts about it. I believe NATO will continue to grow stronger in the years ahead - he said.

Sweden, along with Finland, formally applied to join NATO last month, a decision spurred by Russia's war on Ukraine, which began on Feb. 24. But Türkiye, a longstanding member of the alliance, has voiced objections to the membership bids, criticizing the countries for tolerating and even supporting terrorist groups.