06.07.2026 10:30
The official schedule of US President Trump within the scope of the NATO Summit has been announced by the White House. Trump, who will conduct an intensive diplomatic traffic at Beştepe, has critical bilateral meetings with President Erdoğan, Ukrainian leader Zelensky, and Syrian President Shara on his agenda; notably, no visit to Anıtkabir is currently included in the program. On the other hand, previous statements had indicated that Trump would visit Anıtkabir.
The capital Ankara is hosting the critical NATO Summit on July 7-8, where the progress made since the 2025 Hague Summit and the alliance's priorities will be discussed. The agenda of US President Donald Trump, who is visiting Turkey for the summit, has also become clear.
ANITKABIR DETAIL DRAWS ATTENTION
In the official working schedule shared by the White House, the visit to Anıtkabir, which was frequently included in previous US presidents' visits to Turkey, was not included. Reuters correspondent Humeyra Pamuk also drew attention to the issue, stating that Trump's Ankara program does not include a visit to Mustafa Kemal Ataturk's mausoleum, that the current planning is this way, but last-minute changes may occur in the program.
THREE-WAY DIPLOMATIC TRAFFIC AT BESTEPE
Trump's contacts in Ankara will witness a very busy schedule of bilateral meetings in addition to the NATO Leaders Working Session. The US President will meet with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at the Bestepe Presidential Complex after the official welcoming ceremony.
WILL MEET WITH SHARA AND ZELENSKYY
According to information reported by the Associated Press (AP) and Reuters, apart from his meeting with Erdogan, Trump will also hold closed-door bilateral meetings with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Syrian President Ahmed al-Shara.
US PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP'S OFFICIAL ANKARA SCHEDULE
The hour-by-hour details of the program centered at the Bestepe Presidential Complex, announced by the White House, are as follows:
08:00
President's schedule includes closed working time
Location: Ankara, Turkey
Press: Closed
10:30
President will hold a brief meeting with the NATO Secretary General
Location: Bestepe Presidential Complex
Press: Closed
10:50
President will attend the official welcoming ceremony and NATO family photo
Location: Bestepe Presidential Complex
Press: Limited pool
11:15
President will attend the NATO Leaders Working Session
Location: Bestepe Presidential Complex
Press: Limited pool
14:15
President will attend the arrival ceremony and greeting with the President of Turkey
Location: Ankara, Turkey
Press: Pre-accredited media
15:00
President will attend the state welcoming ceremony
Location: Bestepe Presidential Complex
Press: Pre-accredited media
15:15
President will participate in a bilateral meeting with the President of Turkey
Location: Bestepe Presidential Complex
Press: White House press pool
19:05
President will attend the NATO Leaders Social Dinner
Location: Bestepe Presidential Complex
Press: Closed
14:30
President will participate in a bilateral meeting with the President of Ukraine
Location: Bestepe Presidential Complex
Press: Closed
15:30
President will participate in a bilateral meeting with the President of the Syrian Arab Republic
Location: Bestepe Presidential Complex
Press: Closed
16:15
President will attend a press conference
Location: Bestepe Presidential Complex
Press: Pre-accredited media