06.05.2025 18:10
President Erdoğan's meeting with MHP Chairman Devlet Bahçeli has begun. It was noted that the two leaders, who last met on January 9, would address global, political, and regional issues in this surprise summit. Bahçeli welcomed Erdoğan at the door.
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and MHP Chairman Devlet Bahçeli announced today that a surprise meeting will take place. The meeting at Bahçeli's personal residence in Ankara started today at 18:00.
BAHÇELİ GREETED ERDOĞAN AT THE DOOR
Before the meeting, MHP leader Devlet Bahçeli waited for President Erdoğan at the door of his residence. The rosary in Bahçeli's hand drew attention. MHP leader Bahçeli greeted President Erdoğan at the door. After the two leaders posed for cameras, they proceeded into the residence.
GLOBAL, REGIONAL, AND POLITICAL ISSUES WILL BE DISCUSSED
During the meeting, it is expected that regional and global developments as well as current political issues will be addressed. Communications Director Fahrettin Altun wrote the following on his social media account regarding the meeting:
"Our President Mr. Recep Tayyip Erdoğan will visit the Chairman of the Nationalist Movement Party, Mr. Devlet Bahçeli, today at 18:00. The visit will take place at Mr. Devlet Bahçeli's residence in Ankara."
THEY LAST MET ON JANUARY 9
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and MHP Chairman Devlet Bahçeli last came together on January 9, 2025. The meeting took place at Bahçeli's residence in the Çankaya district of Ankara and lasted approximately 40 minutes. No official statement was made following this closed-door meeting. Today, on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at 18:00, President Erdoğan is scheduled to visit MHP Chairman Bahçeli at his residence in Ankara. This visit will be the second face-to-face meeting of the year.