25.06.2025 12:30
The NATO Heads of State and Government Summit held in the Netherlands began with a family photo featuring the leaders of 32 countries. In the photo, President Erdoğan was present, and Trump's tense demeanor was noticeable. Before moving on to the leaders' session, Erdoğan and Trump had a brief conversation.
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The NATO Leaders Summit held in The Hague, Netherlands, continues with its second day sessions. President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is continuing his contacts in the Netherlands, where he arrived yesterday to attend the NATO Heads of State and Government Summit. The summit began with a family photo featuring the leaders of 32 countries together.
FAMILY PHOTO TAKEN
In the family photo taken at the NATO Leaders Summit, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan was flanked by UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on one side and Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson on the other. Trump was also next to the NATO Secretary General. On the other side was Starmer, who was next to Erdoğan. The leaders were smiling, but Trump's tense demeanor drew attention.
ERDOĞAN AND TRUMP HAD A BRIEF MEETING
Before taking their places around the round table for the leaders' session, the leaders held discussions in pairs or small groups. Trump and Erdoğan also had a brief chat. Erdoğan also spoke with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez for a while.
LEADERS SESSION HELD BEHIND CLOSED DOORS
The leaders' session that started later is being held behind closed doors. President Erdoğan will deliver his messages at the summit, which takes place amid ongoing hot developments in the Middle East. Erdoğan will also hold bilateral meetings as part of the summit. Due to the next NATO Summit being held in Turkey, a handover ceremony will also take place between the Netherlands and Turkey.
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