Trump greets soldiers in Turkish, Erdoğan applauds
US President Donald Trump, who arrived in Ankara for the NATO Summit of Heads of State and Government, was welcomed at the airport by AKP Chairman and President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. Footage from the official ceremony shows Trump greeting the Guard Regiment Ceremonial Platoon in Turkish.
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US President Donald Trump, who arrived in Ankara to attend the NATO Summit of Heads of State and Government, was welcomed with an official ceremony at Ankara Airport by AKP Chairman and President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.
ERDOĞAN WELCOMES HIM
During the welcome, Erdoğan and Trump shook hands and chatted briefly. Following the official ceremony, the two leaders left the airport as part of their program.
HE ADDRESSED TURKISH SOLDIERS IN TURKISH, ERDOĞAN APPLAUDED
During the ceremony, Trump turned to the soldiers and greeted the Turkish troops by saying "Merhaba asker" (Hello soldier) in Turkish, to which Erdoğan responded with applause. Those moments were recorded by cameras covering the ceremony.
Trump to the Turkish soldier welcoming him: "Merhaba asker"
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