Erdogan:

Turkey Will Continue Efforts to Cooperate with NATO Allies

Turkey Service – In a message regarding the 36th NATO summit hosted by Ankara, the Turkish President described the gathering as an opportunity to address security and defense issues as well as regional developments.

Erdogan:

Turkey Has the Right to Purchase or Produce the Weapons of Its Choice

Turkey Desk – Following the NATO summit, Recep Tayyip Erdogan stated that the alliance should not be merely a collection of mutually dependent nations, but rather a coalition of allies that strengthen one another's capabilities. He also emphasized Turkey's role within NATO and addressed issues regarding the defense industry, the war in Ukraine, Gaza, relations with the United States, and the F-35 program.

Ahmad al-Sharaa Arrives in Ankara to Attend NATO Summit and Meet International Officials

Syria Desk – Ahmad al-Sharaa, head of the Syrian Interim Government, arrived in Ankara on Wednesday to attend the NATO summit and hold meetings with a number of international leaders and officials, including Donald Trump.

Macron Runs Along Iran Street

Turkey Desk – The French President, who has traveled to Ankara to attend the NATO summit, went for a morning run on Wednesday—prior to the start of official engagements—traversing Iran Street and continuing his workout in Seğmenler Park.

Erdogan:

I Hope for a Positive Decision on F-35 Fighter Jets at the NATO Summit

Turkey Service – Following a meeting with Donald Trump, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan expressed hope for a resolution to the F-35 fighter jet issue, stating that he expects a positive decision to be reached at the NATO summit. Trump also indicated that there is a possibility of lifting CAATSA sanctions against Turkey and that the matter of F-35 sales would be reviewed.

Second Day of NATO Summit in Ankara

Turkey Desk – The second day of the 36th NATO summit in Ankara began with a meeting of the North Atlantic Council. Concurrently, the NATO Secretary General and a number of member-state leaders emphasized the necessity of bolstering defense capabilities, increasing military investment, and strengthening the alliance's cohesion.

Politico:

The Kurdish Issue Has Dropped Off NATO’s Agenda

World Service – Citing NATO diplomats, Politico reports that following the PKK disarmament process, the Kurdish issue—which for years had been a point of contention between Turkey and some of its allies—is now rarely raised at the alliance's meetings.

Protest march in Istanbul:

Turkey must immediately withdraw from NATO

Turkey Desk – The "No to NATO" coalition held a protest march in Istanbul to condemn the NATO summit in Ankara and the detention of activists prior to the event; calling for Turkey's immediate withdrawal from the alliance, the group demanded the closure of all NATO military bases in the country.

Turkey Enters NATO Defense Market with "ADVENT" Combat System

Turkey Service – The "ADVENT" combat management system, developed using indigenous Turkish technology, has been exported to a NATO member country for the first time. The delivery of this system to the Romanian Navy marks a significant step in the entry of Turkey's defense industry into the market for military equipment among NATO member states.

Is there any hope for Türkiye to return to the F-35 fighter project?

Turkish Service - After years of deadlock in the F-35 fighter jets case, there are signs of this issue returning to the agenda of relations between Ankara and Washington. However, even though Donald Trump's administration has announced the re-examination of the possible sale of these fighters to Turkey, the main obstacle, the Russian S-400 system, and the legal restrictions of the US Congress still remain.

Erdogan:

It is not possible to maintain the security of Europe without the participation of Türkiye

Turkish Service - At the NATO parliamentary meeting in Istanbul, the President of Turkey, emphasizing that the world is on the threshold of a geopolitical transformation, called for the strengthening of solidarity within NATO, the removal of restrictions on defense cooperation with Turkey, and Ankara's full participation in European security initiatives. He also emphasized the necessity of forming an independent Palestinian state, continuing efforts to stabilize the ceasefire between Iran and the United States, and Türkiye's role in solving regional crises.

Kurtolmush:

The end of Israeli attacks is a guarantee of world peace

Turkish Service - The Speaker of the Turkish Parliament stressed that the cessation of Israeli attacks is not only for the benefit of the Palestinians, and said that the end of Israel's aggressive policies can be the basis for ensuring peace in the world. He also criticized the continuation of the arms restrictions of some NATO members against Türkiye.

Erdogan's use of the relationship with Trump to strengthen Türkiye's position

World Service - According to a publication close to the US Congress, the personal relationship between Trump and Erdogan has become Ankara's most important diplomatic capital due to the cancellation of the Halkbank case and the reduction of sanctions pressures to the sale of weapons and the possibility of Turkey returning to the F-35 fighter jet production program.

Fidan:

The NATO meeting in Ankara will be "historic".

Turkish Service - Describing the upcoming NATO meeting in Ankara as a "historic meeting", Turkey's foreign minister said that the decisions that will be taken at this meeting will not only affect the future of the NATO alliance, but also the future of the region. He also announced that the defense industry will be at the center of the discussions of this meeting.

The open letter of Kurdistan National Congress to NATO; Öcalan's release and guarantee of Kurds' rights on the eve of the Ankara meeting

Turkish Service - On the eve of the NATO meeting in Ankara, the Kurdistan National Congress (KNK) sent an open letter to the leaders of the countries that are members of this alliance, demanding support for the dialogue process between the Turkish government and the movement and the provision of the necessary conditions to achieve lasting peace.

Anti-NATO rally in Adana; Protesters demanded the closure of foreign military bases in Türkiye

Turkey Service - A group of activists from the "anti-NATO and imperialist wars coalition" held a march in Adana, demanding Turkey's withdrawal from NATO and the closure of military bases affiliated with foreign powers.

NATO defense ministers met before the Ankara summit; The agreement between Iran and America is at the top of the talks

Turkish Service - In their last meeting before the NATO summit in Ankara, the defense ministers of the NATO member countries discussed ways to strengthen the alliance's defense capabilities, increasing the share of member countries in military spending and security developments from Ukraine to the Middle East.

Erdoğan:

Attempts to ignite the fire of sedition and discord between Turks, Arabs, Kurds and Persians failed.

Turkish service - Erdogan: The Turkish president once again expressed his satisfaction with the agreement between the United States and Iran to end the war, and announced Ankara's support for the realization of this agreement.

Ankara will become a "red zone" on the eve of the NATO summit

Turkish Service - At the same time as the 36th NATO summit is held on July 7 and 8, Ankara will be subjected to unprecedented security measures; From the ban on gatherings to the deployment of 40,000 security forces and the imposition of restrictions at Esenbogha Airport.

Türkiye's support for negotiations between Iran and America

Iran Service - Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said on Tuesday: "I am sure that Americans and Iranians are honest. They want a ceasefire and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, but I am not sure about Israel's intentions."

Erdogan:

Israel is under illusions

Iran Service - The President of Türkiye warned journalists about the tensions over the war against Iran that "Israel wants the war to spread throughout the region."

Erdogan:

Iran War is on Geostrategic Deadlock

Turkey service – In a conversation with the NATO Secretary General, the Turkish President warned of the escalation of tensions in the Iran-related war and called for increased diplomatic efforts to end the conflicts.