25.09.2025 18:50
President Erdoğan arrived at the White House for his meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump, marking their first meeting in six years. Trump personally greeted Erdoğan at the door, and the two leaders made statements to the press before their meeting. Trump said, "I have great respect for Erdoğan. It is a great honor to host him here," while Erdoğan stated, "We will discuss the F-16 and F-35 issues in detail."
The world's eyes are on the meeting between President Erdoğan and U.S. President Donald Trump. President Erdoğan, who came to the White House after 6 years for this historic summit, was personally welcomed at the door by Trump.
TRUMP: I HAVE GREAT RESPECT FOR ERDOĞAN
Before the critical meeting, U.S. President Donald Trump stated to the press, "We will discuss the F-16 and F-35 issues in the meeting. I have great respect for President Erdoğan. It is a great honor to host him here."
ERDOĞAN: WE WILL DISCUSS THE F-16 AND F-35 ISSUES IN DETAIL
Following Trump, President Erdoğan stated, "We are experiencing a different process in bilateral relations. We will discuss the F-16 and F-35 issues in detail."
THERE ARE 6 CRITICAL TOPICS ON THE TABLE
During the meeting at the White House, where extensive security measures have been taken, it is expected that President Erdoğan and Trump will address 6 critical topics.
These topics are as follows: the purchase of F-35 fighter jets, the YPG's disarmament in Syria, the Syria-Israel security agreement, a ceasefire in Gaza, the Russia-Ukraine war, and the target of a $100 billion trade volume.
THE MAIN AGENDA WILL BE GAZA
President Erdoğan will explain to Trump what needs to be done to stop Israel's genocide in Gaza and to deliver humanitarian aid to the Palestinians.
THE RUSSIA-UKRAINE WAR WILL ALSO BE ON THE TABLE
Another agenda item at the summit in Washington will be the Russia-Ukraine War. President Erdoğan and Trump will discuss the latest status of peace efforts between the two countries, including negotiations held in Istanbul.
DEVELOPMENTS IN SYRIA WILL BE EVALUATED
Additionally, developments in Syria will be evaluated during the meeting. The efforts conducted along the Ankara-Washington line to maintain Syria's territorial integrity and ensure stability in the region will be addressed. The situation of the PKK's Syrian extension, the SDF, will also be discussed.
$100 BILLION TRADE VOLUME TARGET
In the Erdoğan-Trump meeting, relations between Turkey and the U.S. will be addressed in all aspects. Steps to achieve the target of $100 billion in bilateral trade volume, which was $35 billion last year, and to increase mutual investments in this direction will be highlighted. New collaborations in the energy and defense industries will be discussed. In this context, the procurement of F-16 and F-35 fighter jets is expected to be among the agenda items.