Turkish president hosts NATO leaders in Ankara
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and first lady Emine Erdoğan hosted a reception and official state dinner on July 7 evening in honor of heads of state and government and their spouses attending the 36th NATO Heads of State and Government Summit in the capital Ankara.
Erdoğan and the first lady welcomed the heads of state and government and their spouses on the steps of the presidential complex's main building, greeting each guest individually before posing for commemorative photographs.
During the leaders' arrival, the Turkish Armed Forces' military band performed traditional marches.
U.S. President Donald Trump appeared to enjoy the performance, giving a thumbs-up in appreciation as the Mehter band played.
