08.07.2026 19:20
First Lady Emine Erdogan, wife of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, hosted the spouses of leaders visiting Ankara for the 36th NATO Heads of State and Government Summit at Cankaya Mansion. During the visit, Kim Hea Kyung, wife of South Korean President Lee Jae Myung, wore a shawl and carried a bag made from Ankara sofa fabric, gifted to her by Emine Erdogan in a previous meeting, marking one of the summit's notable diplomatic gestures.
The 36th NATO Summit held in Ankara, featuring meetings at the level of heads of state and government, is witnessing not only critical talks but also colorful and meaningful diplomatic gatherings. The wife of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Emine Erdoğan, hosted the spouses of the heads of state and government who came to the city for the summit at Çankaya Palace.
A STRATEGIC GESTURE IN ANKARA WITH SOF FABRIC
One of the most notable encounters of the summit took place between Emine Erdoğan and the wife of South Korean President Lee Jae Myung, Kim Hea Kyung. During the reception at Çankaya Palace, Kim Hea Kyung made a meaningful gesture to the host, Emine Erdoğan.
The South Korean First Lady attended the program wearing a shawl and bag made from sof fabric, the traditional and patented heritage of Ankara, which Emine Erdoğan had gifted her during a previous visit to Turkey.
AN EXAMPLE OF CULTURAL DIPLOMACY
Kim Hea Kyung's bringing of the traditional Turkish motifs and fabric gifted to her to this historic summit in Ankara was interpreted as an elegant reflection of the sincere and strong relations between the two countries. Emine Erdoğan welcomed her guest's meaningful gesture with pleasure, and the meeting of leaders' spouses at Çankaya Palace witnessed one of the finest examples of both cultural diplomacy and hospitality.