In Ankara, who meets with the President for an hour, before the cabinet begins at.
The Mark Rutte-Trump meeting
Just two days ago, Rutte met with President-elect Trump in Florida where they reportedly discussed the , Russian threats, China and North Korea. She is eagerly awaiting the NATO Secretary General’s visit, hoping to gain useful information on the foreign policy plans of Trump, who has so far been tight-lipped about Turkey.
Telephone communication between Mark Rutte and Erdogan
President Erdogan’s good relations with Putin may be of particular interest to Mark Rutte at a time when the next day of war in Ukraine is being discussed. So it was of particular interest that yesterday, on the eve of the arrival of the NATO Secretary General in Ankara, there was a telephone conversation between Erdogan and the Russian President.
What Mark Rutte – Erdogan discussed
A statement from the Directorate of Communication of the Turkish Presidency states that the two leaders discussed bilateral relations, regional and global issues. It is also reported that President Erdogan aims to increase cooperation with Russia in many areas, especially increasing the volume of trade transactions. It is also emphasized that Turkey continues its efforts to end tensions in the region and will continue to contribute to peace processes.
Mark Rutte meeting with all the diplomatic leadership of Turkey
Rutte will meet with President Erdogan, as well as Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and Defense Minister Yasar Guler. And then he will visit the Turkish Aerospace Industry (TUSAŞ) facility in Ankara which was the target of an attack by the PKK last month with dead and injured.
Turkey’s expectations
Turkish media reports that during talks with the NATO Secretary General, Ankara will, among other things, emphasize its expectations for the removal of barriers between NATO allies for defense supplies and solidarity in the fight against terrorism. The second relates to the Kurdish Syrian forces fighting ISIS alongside the Americans. But the main topic will be the latest developments in Ukrainian. With Erdogan the only leader talking to both Putin and Zelensky, Turkish analysts are wondering if Rutte is conveying a message today from Trump to the Turkish president about ending the Russian-Ukrainian war.
Mark Rutte – Mitsotakis meeting
After Ankara, the NATO Secretary General’s next stop is Athens, where he will meet with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis.
Source: DW
