The Economic Times

Recep Tayyip Erdogan's warm ties with Trump offer Turkey an edge ahead of NATO summit

President Trump's close ties with Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan are set to ensure his attendance at the upcoming NATO summit in Turkey. Erdogan has leveraged this personal rapport to secure Trump's presence, potentially paving the way for significant defense deals, including F-35 fighter jets and jet engines, despite congressional opposition and past U.S. concerns over Turkey's ties with Russia.