Erdogan, Trump Meet at NATO Summit to Discuss Ceasefire, Bilateral Ties and Regional Crises
Erdogan expressed interest in boosting ties in the areas of energy, investment, and defense. He underscored that enhanced bilateral relations could support the long-standing goal of reaching a $100 billion trade volume between the two NATO allies.
ERBIL (Kurdistan24) — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan met with US President Donald Trump on Tuesday on the sidelines of the NATO Summit in The Hague, where the two leaders held talks on regional and global developments, as well as bilateral cooperation, according to the state-run Anadolu Agency (AA).
In a statement released by Türkiye’s Communications Directorate, President Erdogan welcomed the Israel-Iran ceasefire, which he said was “achieved through US President Trump’s efforts.” He emphasized the need for this ceasefire to pave the way for a broader, lasting peace in the region. Erdogan also called for an immediate end to the ongoing crisis in Gaza and urged renewed dialogue to address the war in Ukraine.
Highlighting the strong potential for deeper cooperation between Ankara and Washington, Erdogan expressed interest in boosting ties in the areas of energy, investment, and defense. He underscored that enhanced bilateral relations could support the long-standing goal of reaching a $100 billion trade volume between the two NATO allies.
Both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening NATO’s deterrence capabilities and emphasized the critical role that Türkiye and the United States play as leading partners within the Alliance.
