Erdoğan says Türkiye at center of NATO transformation

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has said Türkiye stands at the center of NATO’s transformation, citing the country’s military capabilities, strategic position, diplomacy and defense industry capacity.

Speaking after a cabinet meeting, Erdoğan reviewed the results of the NATO leaders’ summit hosted by Türkiye on July 7-8 in Ankara.

“We successfully held the NATO Heads of State and Government Summit hosted by Türkiye,” Erdoğan said.

He said leaders of all 32 allied countries attended the summit at the Presidential Complex, along with ministers, delegates, representatives of international organizations and invited guests.