Erdoğan to meet Trump at White House to discuss trade, investment, defence

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has announced that he will meet with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House next week to discuss a range of issues, including trade, investment, and defence cooperation.

Erdoğan highlighted the “comprehensive strategic relations” between Türkiye and the United States, Caliber.Az reports per Turkish media.

“At our upcoming meeting at the White House with my esteemed colleague and friend, U.S. President Donald Trump, we will discuss a range of issues with our ally, the United States, with whom we have developed comprehensive strategic relations, including trade, investment, and the defence industry,” Erdoğan said.

The Turkish president also expressed hope that the talks would have broader geopolitical significance.

“I believe our meeting with President Trump will contribute to ending wars and conflicts in our region within the framework of our shared vision for global peace and further strengthen cooperation between our countries,” he added.

By Khagan Isayev