08.07.2026 11:10
NATO leaders are convening at Beştepe for the main session on the second day of the Summit. In the Leaders' Meeting, key topics including defense spending, the Iran crisis, European security, and the future of the alliance will be discussed.
Turkey is hosting the NATO Summit after 22 years. More than 40 countries with a combined economic size of $70 trillion are gathering in Ankara. Many memorandums of understanding and cooperation agreements are expected to be signed at the industrial forum to be held within the scope of the summit.
NATO leaders have begun gathering at Beştepe for the main session on the second day of the summit.
MACRON AT BEŞTEPE
French President Macron has also arrived at Beştepe for the summit.
MELONI AT KÜLLİYE
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni entered the venue where the meeting will be held, ahead of the main session on the second day of the NATO Summit.
TRUMP HEADING TO BEŞTEPE FOR THE SUMMIT
US President Donald Trump, who has been at the hotel for approximately 12 hours, is leaving the hotel.
NTV reporter Osman Terkan, stating that Trump left the hotel accompanied by a large convoy, mentioned there were two convoys. Terkan stated that Trump left the hotel parking area in a vehicle referred to as "The Beast."
Trump will hold important bilateral meetings today with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and Syrian President Ahmed Al-Shara.