Preparations intensified across the Turkish capital ahead of the 36th NATO summit on July 7-8, with authorities rolling out extensive security, traffic and logistical measures as Ankara prepares to host dozens of heads of state and government.
Workers continued installing summit-themed billboards and landscaping along the main protocol route linking Esenboğa Airport to the Presidential Complex. Large signs carrying the slogans "The Key to Peace," "The Key to Security" and "A Shared Future in Peace" were placed along Turgut Özal Boulevard, one of the main arteries expected to be used by official delegations.
Additional billboards promoting Türkiye's hosting of the COP31 U.N. Climate Change Conference and showcasing domestically developed defense systems, including the TCG Anadolu amphibious assault ship, the Tayfun ballistic missile and the HÜRJET advanced jet trainer, were also installed along the route.
Billboards showcasing Türkiye's defense industry are displayed along a protocol route ahead of the NATO summit, Ankara, Türkiye, June 25, 2026. (AA Photo)
The Ankara Governor's Office on Thursday announced a series of temporary road closures and traffic restrictions to ensure the security of summit participants and maintain public order during the high-level gathering.
