As world leaders gather for the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York, a significant meeting is scheduled between Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and U.S. President Donald Trump. This event, announced by U.S. Ambassador to Ankara Tom Barrack, will take place on the sidelines of the assembly’s high-level week, running from September 22 to September 28.
The upcoming talks provide a platform for Erdoğan and Trump to engage in discussions about the current state of bilateral relations and pressing regional issues. Although the specific agenda for this meeting has not been disclosed, it is anticipated that the leaders will address a range of topics that could include ongoing international conflicts and regional security.
The last encounter between Erdoğan and Trump occurred during the NATO summit in Ankara in July. The discussions at that time centered around the future of the alliance, as well as other critical topics such as regional security. The meeting underscored the closer ties that have developed between Washington and Ankara during Trump’s second term in office.
Historically, Erdoğan’s interactions with Trump have been strategically significant. The Turkish president’s visit to the White House in September 2025 marked his first trip to Washington in six years, further illustrating the evolving diplomatic relationship between the two nations.
As the UN General Assembly unfolds, leaders from around the globe will deliberate on major international security and humanitarian issues. Key topics on the agenda include conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine and developments in countries such as Iran, Sudan, Myanmar, Haiti, and Cyprus, all of which may also influence the discussions between Erdoğan and Trump.