Archive · 26 Sep 2025
Erdogan, Trump Discuss Trade, Gaza, and Defense
President Erdogan of Turkey met with former President Trump.
They discussed increasing trade, aiming for $100 billion, and defense cooperation.
They also talked about the war in Gaza.
Erdogan said they had a good meeting and are working towards a two-state solution for peace.
Turkish Airlines made a deal to buy Boeing airplanes.
The discussion included Turkey's purchase of Russian oil.
However, details regarding sanctions and fighter jet purchases remained unclear.
Erdogan and Trump met at the White House.
They discussed trade, including a goal of $100 billion.
Talks included defense cooperation and the war in Gaza.
Turkish Airlines ordered Boeing airplanes.
No clear resolution on Russian oil and sanctions was reached.
- Who
- Erdogan and Trump
- What
- Held a meeting
- When
- Recently
- Where
- White House
- Why
- To discuss trade, defense, and Gaza
Critics of Turkey
Supporters of Turkey
Gaza Conflict
Critics of Turkey
Criticize Turkey's stance on Israel's offensive in Gaza.
Supporters of Turkey
Unspecified support of Erdogan
U.S. Relations
Critics of Turkey
Unspecified view
Supporters of Turkey
Keen to leverage the friendly personal ties between Erdogan and Trump.
- Meeting Participants
- Erdogan and Trump
- Meeting Location
- White House
- Key Topics
- Trade, defense, Gaza, Russian oil
- Trade Goal
- $100 billion
- Aircraft Deal
- Turkish Airlines order for Boeing planes
- Erdogan's Stance
- Supports two-state solution
Sources
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