08.07.2026 07:10
38-year-old Icelandic Prime Minister Kristrún Frostadóttir, who attended the NATO reception hosted by President Erdoğan and his wife Emine Erdoğan at the Presidential Complex, drew attention with her admiring gaze as she examined the complex from the moment she got out of her official vehicle. Those moments quickly became a trend on social media.
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his wife Emine Erdogan hosted a reception at the Presidential Complex in Ankara in honor of the heads of state and government and their spouses attending the 36th NATO Summit.
The reception, held in the winter garden of the Presidential Complex, was attended by leaders from NATO member countries as well as AP4 (Australia, Japan, New Zealand, and South Korea) nations and invited heads of state and government.
IN THE FAMILY PHOTO WITH TRUMP AND MACRON
Before the reception, leaders gathered for the traditional family photo. In the photo, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his wife Emine Erdogan were flanked on the right by French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, and on the left by US President Donald Trump.
President Erdogan was seen chatting briefly with some leaders during the photo session. Guests at the reception were treated to selected delicacies from Turkish cuisine.
FROSTADOTTIR'S GAZE DREW ATTENTION
One of the most talked-about figures at the reception was Icelandic Prime Minister Kristrun Frostadottir. At just 38 years old, Frostadottir was captured by cameras carefully examining the Presidential Complex and observing her surroundings with interest after getting out of her official vehicle.
Images of Frostadottir looking admiringly at her surroundings during her entrance to the Complex quickly sparked widespread reaction on social media, and those moments became among the most discussed images of the reception.