The most talked-about gift of the NATO Summit... The weapon gifted by Erdoğan has been pictured

The NATO Summit of Heads of State and Government, hosted by Ankara, stood out not only for its diplomatic meetings but also for the special gifts presented to the leaders. It was learned that within the scope of the summit, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan gifted heads of state and government engraved revolvers custom-made with their names, along with an English-language biography book. The gifts continued to remain on the agenda after the summit due to firearms legislation and security procedures applied in some countries.

PREPARED PERSONALLY FOR LEADERS

According to information in the foreign press, a special ceremonial revolver was prepared for each leader attending the summit. The names of the respective leaders were engraved on the weapons, and the necessary export documents were issued so they could be taken abroad.

İbrahim Haskoloğlu, known for his news posts on social media, also shared an image of the revolver that President Erdoğan gifted to NATO leaders with the public.

SIGNED BOOK AND LETTER ALSO PRESENTED

In addition to the revolvers, it was stated that a biography book titled "The Politics of Courage: Erdoğan and the Rise of Türkiye," prepared in English, and a letter bearing President Erdoğan's signature were also gifted to the leaders.

LEGAL OBSTACLE EMERGED IN THE UK

One of the most notable developments following the summit occurred regarding the gift given to British Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

British officials stated that it was not legal to import firearms into the UK in their current state, announcing that the revolver prepared for Starmer was left in Turkey for the time being.

It was stated that the weapon is planned to be sent to the UK after being rendered inoperable as part of the necessary procedures.

MUSEUM FORMULA ON THE AGENDA IN CANADA

One of the names who received President Erdoğan's special gift was Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney.

The Canadian Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that the custom-made revolver would first be delivered to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. The statement noted that the weapon would be rendered inoperable so it cannot be fired, and then its display in a public institution or museum would be evaluated if deemed appropriate.

SECURITY REVIEW FOR EU LEADERS

President Erdoğan's gifts were not limited to the leaders of NATO member countries. It was reported that European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Costa also received the revolvers custom-made with their names.

European Council officials announced that Antonio Costa's security team had taken delivery of the weapon for inspection purposes, and that it would be kept within the framework of relevant security procedures after being taken to Belgium.

STATE INVENTORY AND MUSEUM OPTION STAND OUT

According to assessments in the European press, due to the high value of the high-end ceremonial revolvers, it is expected that in many countries, they will be taken into state inventory or displayed in museums rather than being left for the leaders' personal use.

In this context, it is stated that the inclusion of the gifts presented by President Erdoğan for the NATO Summit in official collections in some countries may come to the agenda in the coming period.

GIFTS CONTINUED TO BE DISCUSSED AFTER THE SUMMIT

Following the NATO Summit of Heads of State and Government, the special gifts given to the leaders, alongside diplomatic contacts, became one of the topics discussed in the international public eye. In particular, the fact that the custom-made revolvers could not be taken to their countries in their current state due to the firearms legislation in force in some countries was among the most notable details of the summit.

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