President Donald Trump landed in Ankara and was greeted by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at the foot of his plane in a visibly warm reception, according to reports from the scene. Erdogan appeared unusually effusive, with onlookers describing him as beaming like a groom on his wedding day.
President Donald Trump arrived in Ankara on Tuesday and was warmly greeted by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at the foot of his aircraft, as the NATO summit got underway. Erdogan appeared visibly pleased, with onlookers describing him as beaming like a groom on his wedding day.
The welcome was the latest in a series of diplomatic gestures at the summit. The Zioneer reported at 14:30 Jerusalem that Trump had landed. Earlier today, Erdogan and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte were photographed walking hand-in-hand, drawing attention on social media.
The summit, which is expected to continue through the week, is set to include bilateral meetings between Trump and Erdogan, as well as with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Syrian leader Ahmad al-Jolani, according to earlier reports. Security and defense agreements are expected to be discussed.
The warm reception underscores the personal rapport between Trump and Erdogan, who have maintained a close relationship despite occasional tensions. No further details on the greeting were immediately available.
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