[79581] Reports: President Donald Trump expected to visit Ankara for NATO summit

President Trump expected to visit Ankara for NATO summit

According to reports that appeared on the Telegram channels Daily Islamist and TurkishNews, U.S. President Donald Trump has informed Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of his intention to participate in the NATO summit scheduled to take place in Ankara in July.

The information, based on a report by the "Middle East Eye" website, notes that Trump conveyed the message during a phone call held between the two on May 20. As reported on TurkishNews, this is a particularly significant move in light of the fact that the United States is currently reviewing its policy on stationing its forces in Europe, making this summit one of the most important in recent years.

The planned visit comes against the backdrop of previous statements by President Trump from April, when he hinted that he is seriously considering the withdrawal of the United States from the NATO alliance due to his disappointment with the organization. It should be noted that the source Daily Islamist, which is identified with Islamist positions that sometimes emphasize the tension between Turkey and the West, presents the visit as a major political event in U.S.-Turkey relations. The report on TurkishNews, which deals with internal and foreign news in Turkey, emphasizes the diplomatic importance of the event in view of regional politics.