Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is scheduled to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump next week during the United Nations General Assembly in New York, as confirmed by U.S. Ambassador to Ankara Tom Barrack. This meeting is anticipated to focus on strengthening bilateral relations between the two nations and addressing pressing regional issues.
While specifics of the agenda have not been disclosed, the encounter marks the latest in a series of discussions aimed at fortifying ties between Washington and Ankara. Erdoğan and Trump previously met in Ankara during the NATO summit in July, where conversations centered on the alliance’s future, regional security, and ongoing global conflicts.
The upcoming talks coincide with the high-level week of the 81st United Nations General Assembly, running from September 22 to September 28. The assembly will gather world leaders to deliberate on significant international security and humanitarian issues, including the ongoing conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine, as well as developments in Iran, Sudan, Myanmar, Haiti, and Cyprus.
This engagement follows Erdoğan’s visit to the White House in September 2025, his first in six years, highlighting a period of renewed dialogue between the Turkish and U.S. administrations. The meeting at the UN General Assembly provides another platform for the two leaders to advance their discussions on matters of mutual interest.