President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan declared on Sunday that Türkiye will host the NATO summit in Ankara on July 7–8, positioning the country at the heart of a pivotal diplomatic gathering as global leaders prepare to address evolving security threats and strategic challenges facing the alliance.

Speaking in Istanbul, Erdoğan reaffirmed Türkiye’s role as a “leading actor” in resolving regional crises, citing the country’s mediation efforts in the Iran war as a recent example of its diplomatic influence. The announcement came as US President Donald Trump confirmed he will attend the summit, underscoring the high stakes of the two-day meeting in Ankara. Turkish National Defense Minister Yaşar Güler described the summit as a “turning point” for NATO, emphasizing the alliance’s determination to adapt to new security realities and shape its future strategic direction.

The summit’s significance was further highlighted by Erdoğan’s meeting with Romanian President Nicușor Dan, held shortly after the handover of a Turkish-built offshore patrol vessel to the Romanian Navy. The ceremony marked Türkiye’s first warship export to a NATO and EU member state, a milestone for the country’s defense industry. Erdoğan also hosted Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong in Istanbul, where the two leaders discussed deepening cooperation in defense, logistics, aviation, maritime, and finance.

In a separate economic move, Türkiye will raise the transit fee for ships passing through the Turkish Straits to $6.70 per ton on July 1, 2026, under the 1936 Montreux Convention. The adjustment is expected to boost the Treasury’s foreign currency revenue, with annual transit income projected to reach $254 million in the next fiscal cycle. The fee hike comes as Türkiye deepens ties with China, with bilateral trade surpassing $50 billion and cooperation expanding across energy, technology, transportation, and green development sectors.

Erdoğan also inaugurated the Halkalı-Airport Metro Line in Istanbul, a project aimed at enhancing connectivity ahead of the summit. The developments reflect Türkiye’s growing assertiveness on the global stage, balancing its role as a NATO member with strategic partnerships beyond the alliance. As the countdown to the summit begins, Ankara is poised to play a central role in shaping NATO’s response to the most pressing security challenges of the decade.

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