Biden shows support for Sweden's NATO bid in talks with PM

U.S. President Joe Biden showed support for Sweden's entry into NATO in talks with Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson on Wednesday as doubts linger that Turkey will lift its opposition in time for the military alliance's summit next week.

Biden leaves on Sunday on a three-nation trip centered around the summit in Vilnius, Lithuania, where alliance members hope to welcome Sweden as its newest member.

Biden, seated next to Kristersson in the Oval Office with reporters present, said he was "anxiously looking forward to your membership" in NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Alliance.)