Türkiye is preparing to host a NATO Leaders Summit for the second time. Following the summit held in Istanbul in 2004, the eyes of the world will once again turn to Türkiye, this time to the capital Ankara on July 7-8.
Ankara has completed all preparations as host and is now awaiting the arrival of world leaders. One of the most important guests will undoubtedly be U.S. President Donald Trump. The summit, which U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio described as "the most important summit in history," will mark Trump's first visit to Türkiye as president.
Held against the backdrop of tensions between Tehran and Washington, the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, and disagreements within the alliance, the summit is expected to highlight Türkiye's role as a key actor capable of bridging divisions among transatlantic partners through its defence industry capabilities and diplomatic experience.
How much has changed?
The Strategic Concept adopted at the 2022 Madrid Summit was widely seen as one of NATO's most significant transformation documents since the end of the Cold War.
