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NATO leaders, including former U.S. President Donald Trump, are gathering in Ankara for the 36th NATO Summit, taking place on July 7 and 8, 2026. This summit is set against a backdrop of increased defense spending by member states, with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stating that European allies and Canada have collectively raised their defense budgets to nearly 4% of their Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Rutte emphasized the importance of maintaining commitments to boost defense spending further, aiming for a target of 5% of GDP.
The summit is strategically significant for Turkey, which is presenting itself as a central player in NATO's evolving security architecture. The Turkish government has indicated that it views this meeting as an opportunity to showcase its diplomatic strength. While discussions on defense spending are a key focus, plans for a bilateral meeting between Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan are reportedly not scheduled to take place during the summit. The gathering is expected to address the current security landscape in Europe and outline collective defense strategies to further enhance NATO's preparedness.
10 July
Discussion on Europe's relations with Erdogan highlighted, following the NATO summit.
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