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Erdogan hosts NATO leaders at Ankara summit reception, dinner

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July 7, 2026

Joseph Imo

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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and first lady Emine Erdogan hosted a reception and official state dinner on Tuesday evening in honour of heads of state and government and their spouses attending the 36th NATO Heads of State and Government Summit in the capital Ankara.

Erdogan 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.

US President Donald Trump appeared to enjoy the performance, giving a thumbs-up in appreciation as the Mehter band played.

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The summit in Ankara is bringing together leaders of the 32-member alliance as well as key partners to discuss Europe’s defence capacity, the alliance’s defence spending targets, military modernisation, and continued support for Ukraine.

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