President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan met with President Peter Pellegrini of Slovakia on the sidelines of the 36th NATO Heads of State and Government Summit at the Presidential Complex in Ankara. The leaders discussed Türkiye–Slovakia bilateral relations, as well as regional and global developments. Stressing the need to boost efforts for achieving the mutual trade and investment targets of Slovakia and Türkiye, President Erdoğan noted that it would be mutually advantageous to capitalise on the cooperative opportunities available to the two countries, notably in transport and energy. Emphasising the importance of strengthening NATO’s European pillar,...
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President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan met with Prime Minister Milojko Spajić of Montenegro on the sidelines of the 36th NATO Heads of State and Government Summit at the Presidential Complex in Ankara. The meeting addressed Türkiye–Montenegro bilateral relations and regional issues. Voicing his confidence in the continued growth of bilateral relations between the two countries across all domains, President Erdoğan noted that work is underway to further expand cooperation, particularly in trade, investment, tourism, the defence industry, and security. President Erdoğan stated that he is pleased to see the Balkans Peace Platform, spearheaded by Türkiye,...
Speaking at the NATO Summit International Press Conference, President Erdoğan said, "This historic summit, which we hosted at a time when the Euro-Atlantic security is being tested, has been organised in such a way as to shape our shared future. In Ankara, we have laid the groundwork for a stronger NATO whereby the European allies will assume greater responsibility within the Alliance and our military capabilities will be strengthened through fair burden sharing.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan delivered remarks during the International Press Conference following the 36th NATO Heads of State and Government Summit at the Presidential Complex. ...
The Presidency's Head of Communications Burhanettin Duran released a statement assessing the outcomes of the 36th NATO Heads of State and Government Summit, at which Türkiye further reinforced its position as a global actor. In the post he shared on his NSosyal account, Head of Communications Duran stated: "Under the leadership of our President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Turkish foreign policy has evolved beyond that of a regional actor to become one of the influential forces shaping the global system. We can clearly see the most tangible reflection of this strategic position and the high standing we have earned...
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan met with President of the European Council, António Costa, and President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, during a working dinner on the sidelines of the 36th NATO Heads of State and Government Summit at the Presidential Complex in Ankara. Source: Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye
President Erdoğan welcomes U.S. President Trump President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan welcomed President Donald J. Trump of the United States, who is paying an official visit to Türkiye ahead of the 36th NATO Heads of State and Government Summit, at Ankara Airport. Source: Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye U.S. President Trump at the Presidential Complex President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan welcomed President Donald J. Trump of the United States, who is paying an official visit to Türkiye ahead of the 36th NATO Heads of State and Government Summit, with an official ceremony at...
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan signed the family photo taken at the 36th NATO Heads of State and Government Summit. At the Summit, held at the Presidential Complex, President Erdoğan welcomed the visiting leaders together with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte. Following the official welcome ceremony, the leaders gathered for the traditional family photo. After the family photo had been printed and framed, it was signed in turn by all the leaders, with the final signature added by President Erdoğan.
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan met with President Ahmad Al-Sharaa of the Syrian Arab Republic, who was in Ankara. The leaders discussed Türkiye-Syria bilateral relations, as well as regional developments. President Erdoğan stated that efforts to enhance cooperation between Türkiye and Syria would continue to intensify, and that Türkiye would continue to stand by the Syrian people. During the meeting, President Erdoğan stated that keeping Syria out of the conflicts in the region is of vital importance for the country’s reconstruction and recovery.
First Lady Emine Erdoğan hosted the spouses of the NATO leaders, who are in Ankara for the 36th NATO Heads of State and Government Summit, at Çankaya Presidential Palace. Welcoming her guests upon their arrival at Çankaya Presidential Palace, First Lady Erdoğan attended a roundtable meeting held under the theme of “Children, Technology and Security: Protecting the Next Generation” with the leaders’ spouses. Speaking at the opening of the meeting, First Lady Erdoğan stated that although it has been only 30 seconds since she started speaking, 60 more children have stepped into a limitless world, and said: “This limitlessness...