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TÜRKIYE-US RELATIONS

13 JULY 2026

NATO SUMMIT

6 JULY 2026
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Türkiye-Somalia Relations
27 JULY 2026

Türkiye continues to tackle Somalia's growing political crisis between the federal government and the opposition leaders in a bid to break months of deadlock over constitutional reforms and delayed elections. As Israel is looking to expand its influence in Somaliland, the challenge is far from over. Türkiye has spent more than a decade building deep ties with Somalia through security and energy deals, making it one of Mogadishu's closest international partners.

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DECALE AIRPORT HOTEL

MOGADISHU, SOMALIA
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Türkiye-TRNC Relations
20 JULY 2026

Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus celebrated the 52nd anniversary of July 20 as Peace and Freedom Day — a day that ended years of Greek Cypriot oppression of Turkish Cypriots. Turkish diplomats and military officials commemorated the 52nd anniversary of the Cyprus Peace Operation that liberated the Turks on the island, paying tribute to the "heroic martyrs" and expressing gratitude to veterans.

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MATBAH-I AMIRE

LEFKOSA, TRNC
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Türkiye-US Relations
13 JULY 2026

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.

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CAZBAR

COLUMBIA, MD, USA

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Turkish Airlines
 

Flying to more countries than any other airline, Turkish Airlines treats you to delicious cuisine, extensive inflight entertainment, and plenty of legroom. Enjoy the Business Class of Europe's Best Airline on your next trip to Turkey!

 
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NATO Summit
6 JULY 2026

Türkiye is hosting the NATO Summit in Ankara, at a time when tensions with Russia remain high amid renewed questions over its unity. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump has hinted Türkiye could rejoin the F-35 programme despite its removal in 2019 over the S-400 dispute. Hosting the summit will offer Türkiye a chance to showcase its expanding defence industry and growing diplomatic influence from Ukraine to the Middle East.

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ORTAM BBQ Restaurant

RIJNHAVEN, THE NETHERLANDS

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TESKILAT

 

A fast-paced crime drama series on Ankara's global intelligence teams, TRT's Teskilat focuses on the missions of a band of seven highly-skilled MIT agents declared dead for their undercover operations.

 
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Following up on Turkey's international relations is vital for the safety and security of every Turkish expatriate. A politically incorrect answer to a simple question in a foreign land can easily turn into a legal nightmare.

ANKA Report is designed to inform and educate International Turks, offering a weekly update on Ankara's relations with each country, by presenting compilations of TRT World's informative broadcasts on Turkish diplomacy.

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