Ankara was at the center of global diplomacy as Türkiye hosted NATO's annual summit for the first time in 22 years. Ahead of the meeting, President Erdoğan welcomed U.S. President Donald Trump with an official ceremony. The two leaders stated that trade, Iran, and Ukraine would be the top items on their agenda, along with a potential F-35 deal. Trump praised Türkiye as a key ally, emphasizing Ankara’s growing role as a diplomatic bridge between Europe and the Middle East.