Donald Trump's Ankara itinerary finalized: First stop will be Anıtkabir
The capital city itinerary for US President Donald Trump, who will visit Ankara for the NATO Summit, has been finalized. Trump, who is expected to arrive in Turkey with a team of one thousand people, will make his first stop at Anıtkabir. He will then hold a meeting with AKP Chairman and President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan at the Presidential Palace.
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Ankara is preparing to host the 36th NATO Summit of Heads of State and Government, which will be held on July 7-8. Security and organizational preparations are underway in the capital ahead of the summit, which will be attended by leaders from 32 countries, including US President Donald Trump.
TRUMP'S ANKARA VISIT WILL BEGIN ON JULY 7
US President Donald Trump is scheduled to arrive in Ankara on July 7 for the NATO Summit and to hold bilateral talks.
A portion of the approximately one-thousand-person delegation accompanying Trump will arrive in Turkey in advance to carry out preparatory work. It was stated that teams responsible for security and logistics will work on routes, convoy planning, and measures to be taken prior to the visit.
THE FIRST STOP OF THE PROGRAM IS ANITKABIR
Trump is expected to begin his contacts in Ankara with a visit to Anıtkabir. An official welcoming ceremony will then be held for the US President, who will proceed to the Presidential Palace.
It is anticipated that mounted units will accompany the convoy of Trump, who will be hosted by AKP Chairman and President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan at Beştepe, as he enters the Palace.
KEY TOPICS IN THE ERDOĞAN-TRUMP MEETING
Following the official ceremony, Erdoğan and Trump are planned to hold a one-on-one meeting first, followed by an inter-delegation meeting.
The discussions are expected to cover the supply of F-110 engines for Turkey's national combat aircraft KAAN, Turkey's potential re-entry into the F-35 program, the latest developments in Syria and Gaza, and other agenda items between the two countries.
After the meetings, the two leaders are expected to sign various agreements and hold a joint press conference.
DEFENSE INDUSTRY FORUM TO BE HELD CONCURRENTLY WITH THE SUMMIT
It was reported that the delegation accompanying Trump will also include civilian and military officials from the US Department of Defense and NATO.
Meanwhile, a Defense Industry Forum will be held in Ankara concurrently with the NATO Summit. The forum, which will take place at the ATO Congresium on the first day of the summit, will be opened by Minister of National Defense Yaşar Güler and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte.
In addition to Sweden-based Saab, Airbus, and Northrop Grumman, Turkish defense industry companies are also expected to participate in the event. Cooperation talks will be held between firms within the scope of the forum, and various agreements are planned to be signed.