The United States is taking the NATO Summit (July 7-8) in Ankara, Turkey, very seriously, according to sources. Donald Trump and a large delegation are set to arrive in the Turkish capital on July 7, with the U.S. president scheduled to hold a private one-on-one meeting with his counterpart, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. Reports suggest Trump is also eager to push through the sale of F-35 fighter jets to Turkey. According to Turkish media, Trump will first visit Anıtkabir, the mausoleum of modern Turkey’s founder Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, to pay his respects. He will then proceed to the Presidential Complex, where the Turkish president will receive him with an official ceremony. The private meeting between the two leaders is expected to take place following the welcoming ceremony.
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Joint statements on the agenda
The private talks will be followed by expanded delegation-level discussions covering a range of bilateral and regional issues. Once the meetings conclude, the two presidents may proceed to deliver joint statements, with the possibility of signing cooperation agreements also on the table.
Alongside the NATO Summit proceedings, also on July 7, the Defense Industry Forum will be held at the ATO Congresium, bringing together NATO officials, government representatives, and leading defense sector companies. The event aims to foster new partnerships and advance armament programs.
