08.07.2026 12:20
At the 36th NATO Summit of Heads of State and Government hosted by Turkey in Ankara, leaders gathered for the traditional family photo. After the group photo, the heads of state and government participating in the summit will proceed to the sessions.
The heads of state and government attending the summit hosted by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan gathered for a family photo before the official program. After the photo session, the leaders moved to the main sessions of the summit to address critical topics on the agenda.
LEADERS SEND A MESSAGE OF UNITY
The family photo taken at the summit held in Ankara was recorded as one of the most significant moments conveying NATO's message of unity and solidarity. Leaders chatted with each other before the photo shoot, and warm moments were captured by the cameras.
IRAN AND GLOBAL SECURITY ON THE AGENDA
The main agenda of the summit includes global security, NATO's defense strategy, recent developments in Iran, the Russia-Ukraine war, and issues related to the alliance's future. Leaders are expected to evaluate a joint roadmap on these topics.
TRUMP'S STATEMENTS DOMINATE THE SUMMIT
US President Donald Trump's statements following his meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte were among the most notable developments at the summit. Trump drew international attention with his remarks on recent operations against Iran, criticisms of NATO allies, comments about Spain, and evaluations regarding President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.
SESSIONS CONTINUE
After the family photo was taken, leaders will convene in closed sessions. While bilateral contacts are expected to continue during the summit, the decisions made in the meetings and the statements by leaders are being closely followed.