The upcoming meeting between Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and US President Donald Trump could significantly impact US-Turkey relations, as they are poised to address pressing bilateral and regional issues. Scheduled for the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York next week, this summit offers a crucial platform for both leaders to potentially recalibrate their diplomatic strategies amidst a backdrop of global challenges.
According to US Ambassador to Ankara Tom Barrack, while the specific agenda for the Erdoğan-Trump meeting remains undisclosed, the dialogue is anticipated to cover a range of significant topics. These discussions follow the leaders’ recent engagement at the NATO summit in Ankara, where they delved into the alliance’s future, regional security, and international conflicts, underscoring the strengthening ties between Washington and Ankara during Trump’s second term.
The timing of this high-profile meeting coincides with the 81st United Nations General Assembly’s high-level week from September 22 to September 28, which gathers world leaders to deliberate on critical international security and humanitarian issues. With the international community’s attention focused on conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine, as well as developments in Iran, Sudan, Myanmar, Haiti, and Cyprus, the Erdoğan-Trump talks could influence diplomatic dynamics in these regions.
This encounter marks another chapter in Erdoğan and Trump’s diplomatic interactions, following their meeting at the White House in September 2025, which was Erdoğan’s first visit to Washington in six years. As both leaders prepare for discussions in New York, the outcomes could have lasting implications on regional policies and the bilateral relationship between the US and Turkey.