07.07.2026 14:40
US President Donald Trump, who arrived in Ankara for the 36th NATO Summit of Heads of State and Government, was welcomed by President Erdoğan at Ankara Airport. During the official welcoming ceremony, Trump's gesture of addressing Turkish soldiers in Turkish with "Merhaba asker" drew attention.
Within the scope of the NATO Summit of Heads of State and Government, US President Donald Trump, who arrived in Turkey, was welcomed with an official ceremony at Ankara Airport.
President Erdogan welcomed Trump at the airport, and the two leaders shook hands and had a brief conversation. The striking moment at the welcoming ceremony was Trump's words directed at Turkish soldiers.
HE SAID "HELLO SOLDIER"
Approaching the soldiers during the official ceremony, Trump greeted the Turkish soldiers by saying "Hello soldier" in Turkish. This gesture by Trump was captured moment by moment by the cameras.
A FIRST IN 17 YEARS
Trump, who came to Ankara upon the invitation of President Erdogan, became the first US President to officially visit Turkey in 17 years. As part of the visit, Trump is expected to meet with President Erdogan at the Presidential Complex at 15:00.
SUMMIT TRAFFIC IN ANKARA
At the 36th NATO Summit of Heads of State and Government hosted by Ankara, many critical issues, including security, defense industry, the Ukraine war, and regional developments, will be discussed. Security measures in the capital have been raised to the highest level due to the summit.