Politics · Turkey · 4 hrs ago
Apple chairman Tim Cook meets Turkey’s Erdoğan in Ankara
Apple Executive Chairman Tim Cook met Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan at the presidential complex in Ankara on Monday.
The meeting was closed to the press, and no details of their discussion were immediately available.
Cook’s visit also included Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar, an Apple store and an event featuring Turkish fashion brand Les Benjamins.
He met Turkish creators, Apple employees, designer Bünyamin Aydın and volleyball player Eda Erdem.
Cook previously led Apple as CEO from 2011 until September, when John Ternus succeeded him in the role.
As chairman, Cook’s responsibilities include engaging with policymakers around the world, but no further details or next steps were announced.
Apple Executive Chairman Tim Cook met Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan at the presidential complex in Ankara on Monday.
The meeting was closed to the press, and no details of their discussions were immediately available.
A photograph of the meeting was released.
Cook was visiting Turkey and had also visited İstanbul and Anıtkabir in Ankara.
- Who
- Apple Executive Chairman Tim Cook and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.
- What
- They met at the presidential complex. The meeting was closed to the press.
- When
- Monday, November 9, 2026.
- Where
- The presidential complex in Ankara, Turkey.
- Why
- Not stated.
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Cook visited İstanbul’s Grand Bazaar with creator Cem Başak.
Cook visited Anıtkabir in Ankara and met volleyball player Eda Erdem.
Cook met Erdoğan at the presidential complex in Ankara.
- Meeting
- Tim Cook and Recep Tayyip Erdoğan
- Location
- Presidential complex, Ankara
- Date
- November 9, 2026
- Press access
- Meeting closed to the press
- Published photo
- A photograph of the meeting was released
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Honored to visit Anıtkabir in Ankara and pay my respects ahead of Atatürk Remembrance Day.