Striking moments at the reception in Bestepe

07.07.2026 19:40

The program of the historic 36th NATO Summit hosted by Ankara continues with a grand reception held at the Presidential Complex. President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and his wife Emine Erdoğan welcomed the leaders of allied nations and their spouses for an official dinner. While the awaiting mehter band performed a separate piece for each country, the march "Ceddin Deden" played during the arrival of Greek Prime Minister Mitsotakis and his wife.

World leaders in the capital Ankara for the historic NATO Summit come together at Beştepe after a day of intense diplomatic traffic and critical sessions.

SPECIAL WELCOME FOR LEADERS AND THEIR SPOUSES

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and his wife Emine Erdoğan are hosting the official dinner and reception given in honor of the heads of state and government attending the summit and their spouses. President Erdoğan and his wife Emine Erdoğan are welcoming NATO leaders at the Presidential Complex with a mehter band for the reception and dinner within the scope of the NATO Summit. The Erdoğan couple greeted all guests one by one at the entrance of the Presidential Complex.