Erdogan gives world leaders a ceremonial welcome ahead of NATO summit

No Comment Video. Erdogan gives world leaders a ceremonial welcome ahead of NATO summit Copy/paste the link below: Copy/paste the article video embed link below: Updated: 08/07/2026 - 10:51 GMT+2 NATO leaders including Trump and Zelenskyy arrive in Ankara for a state dinner hosted by Erdogan ahead of key summit talks in Turkey. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, US President Donald Trump and other NATO leaders arrived in Ankara on 7 July for a state dinner hosted by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT The leaders gathered in Turkey for a two-day NATO summit focused on defence spending, security and the alliance's future. The summit takes place as European members seek to address concerns over their military commitments and maintain unity with Washington. Trump met Erdogan during the Ankara gathering and reiterated his position on several foreign policy issues, including his call for US control over Greenland. Leaders also discussed arms deals and relations between NATO members. USA Ukraine NATO Politics Top stories Now playing Next Erdogan gives world leaders a ceremonial welcome ahead of NATO summit Now playing Next Ali Khamenei's coffin passes through thousands of mourners in Iraq's holy city of Najaf Now playing Next Nairobi man shares home with rescued birds Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | July 6th, 2026 – Morning Now playing Next Argentina heads into World Cup quarterfinals against Switzerland Now playing Next Trump says ceasefire with Iran 'is over' following overnight strikes Now playing Next Argentina fans sing and dance after dramatic World Cup comeback against Egypt Now playing Next Switzerland’s solar railway has been a success. What happens next? Now playing Next 'Restraining order needed,' Trump says of Meloni ahead of NATO summit Now playing Next Belgium thrashes USA, setting up World Cup quarterfinal against Spain Now playing Next Ukrainian agent confesses to killing woman suspected of Monaco bombing Now playing Next European Parliament to ask for probe into FIFA boss Infantino Now playing Next Who in Europe is the most affected by extreme heatwaves? Now playing Next 'Russian threat' moves to the Arctic, Canadian Foreign Minister warns Now playing Next Celebrating Greece and its ancient gods: Annual polytheism festival takes place on Mount Olympus Now playing Next Le Pen 'will demonstrate innocence' despite embezzlement conviction, MEP Leggeri claims ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT No Comment Tibetan activists detained outside Chinese Embassy in New Delhi No Comment Goats roam free in this French Alpine village No Comment Macron tours Damascus' Umayyad Mosque during Syria visit No Comment Argentina fans gather in Atlanta for traditional World Cup 'banderazo' Europe Today Watch: Fake condoms, counterfeit weight-loss pens and the toy labels testing EU borders Europe Today Europe Today: Le Pen to run for French president as Trump revives Greenland row Health news 'The next pandemic is not a matter of if, but when,' Oxford professor says 12 minutes with Ratify Mercosur or risk losing South America to China, Uruguay warns EU Russia Ukraine brands IOC move to lift ban on Russian athletes 'premature' and 'unjustified' Europe News European Parliament triggers procedure to ban Alternative for Germany’s EU party World News Third tanker hit in Strait of Hormuz in 24 hours, maritime agency says Europe News Trump revives his call for US to 'control' Greenland ADVERTISEMENT Europe News Nigel Farage says he's resigning as MP and will run in 'people vs. the establishment' by-election Europe News NATO must become more European to reduce reliance on US security, von der Leyen and Rutte say Silk Road Adventures Horses, heritage and a new generation of riders Europe News Le Pen to run for president after French court upholds fraud conviction Europe News Ukrainian agent confesses to killing woman suspected of Monaco bombing, security service says Europe News European Parliament approves free cabin luggage and new delay compensation rules for air passengers Europe News European Parliament to ask for probe into FIFA boss Infantino over Balogun red card Cinema Dustin Hoffman and Maggie Gyllenhaal honoured at Karlovy Vary Film Festival opening ceremony ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT