As world leaders convene in New York for the 81st United Nations General Assembly, significant diplomatic engagements are set to unfold, including a meeting between Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and U.S. President Donald Trump. The high-level discussions are scheduled to take place next week on the sidelines of the international gathering, according to Tom Barrack, the U.S. Ambassador to Ankara.
This meeting presents an opportunity for the two leaders to address pressing bilateral and regional issues. Although the detailed agenda has not been disclosed, it is expected to cover topics of mutual interest. The encounter comes on the heels of their last meeting at the NATO summit in Ankara this past July, where they discussed the future of the alliance, regional security, and ongoing international conflicts, signaling a period of closer ties between Washington and Ankara during Trump’s second term.
Erdoğan’s engagement with Trump at the General Assembly marks their first interaction since the Turkish president’s visit to the White House in September 2025, which was his first to Washington in six years. This upcoming dialogue underscores the ongoing diplomatic efforts aimed at enhancing cooperation between the two nations.
The United Nations General Assembly, running from September 22 to September 28, is a platform where global leaders are expected to deliberate on major international security and humanitarian challenges. Key issues on the agenda include the conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine, as well as developments in regions such as Iran, Sudan, Myanmar, Haiti, and Cyprus.