Trump announces plans to welcome Erdogan of Tukey for a White House meeting on the 25th of September
On September 25, 2022, US President Donald Trump will welcome Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to the White House. This marks Erdogan's second visit to the White House during Trump's term, with their first meeting taking place in 2019.
In 2019, tensions arose between the two nations when Turkey purchased Russian S-400 missile defenses, a move that angered the Trump administration. As a result, a planned sale of F-35 fighter jets to Turkey was cancelled, and Turkey was ousted from a joint production program for the planes.
However, recent developments suggest a potential thaw in relations. Turkey has expressed interest in negotiating with the United States on September 25 to acquire additional F-16 fighter jets. This move is part of a broader deal that includes up to 250 commercial aircraft from Boeing, aimed at resolving disputes related to the F-35 stealth fighter program.
Erdogan has confirmed the meeting and stated that they will discuss a range of issues with the U.S., including trade, investment, and the defense industry. The Turkish President believes that the meeting will contribute to ending wars and conflicts in the region within a shared vision for global peace.
Trump has also been vocal about the potential for this meeting, mentioning the possibility of large-scale purchases of Boeing aircraft, a major F-16 deal, and the continuation of F-35 talks. In a post on Truth Social, Trump expressed his eagerness to see Erdogan on the 25th, stating, "President Erdogan and I have always had a very good relationship."
The relationship between the two leaders has been checkered in the past, with one point of contention being Washington's ties with Kurdish fighters in Syria and Ankara's ties with Moscow. Despite these challenges, Turkey subsequently agreed on a deal to purchase F-16 jets.
The upcoming meeting between Trump and Erdogan comes at a critical juncture, with both leaders seeking to strengthen ties and address pressing regional issues. The discussions are expected to cover not only trade and investment but also defense ties, offering a potential path forward for the complex relationship between the United States and Turkey.
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