US President Donald Trump has arrived in the Turkish capital, Ankara, on an official visit aimed at participating in the NATO Heads of State and Government Summit, following an official invitation from his Turkish counterpart, Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Topping the agenda of the summit and sideline meetings are bilateral talks between Washington and Ankara to enhance joint cooperation prospects, particularly in strategic defense sectors, trade exchange, and mutual investments. The two leaders will also discuss ways to coordinate visions and exchange views on the most prominent security and political developments on the regional and international stages. The US administration clarified in a statement preceding the visit that the President's participation in this summit reflects the level of respect and appreciation Washington holds for the Turkish leadership. It underscores the pivotal importance and active strategic role that Ankara plays within NATO's security framework. This summit stands out as a major event hosted by Turkey for the second time in its history, and it is expected to feature a series of intensive bilateral meetings among leaders to strengthen international alliances.