F-35 and F-16 Discussions on the Table! Trump: I Look Forward to Hosting President Erdoğan at the White House

U.S. President Donald Trump expressed his pleasure in hosting President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan at the White House on September 25, stating, "We are working with the President on numerous trade and military agreements, including the large-scale purchase of Boeing aircraft, a significant F-16 deal, and the continuation of F-35 negotiations, which we expect to conclude positively." President Erdoğan announced that the meeting will cover various topics, including trade, investment, and the defense industry.

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Trump shared a statement regarding his meeting with President Erdoğan on the U.S.-based social media platform Truth Social.

In his statement, the U.S. President said, "I am pleased to host Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan at the White House on September 25."

F-16 AND F-35 DISCUSSIONS ON THE AGENDA

Donald Trump added, "We are working on several trade and military agreements with the President, including the large-scale purchase of Boeing aircraft, a significant F-16 deal, and the continuation of F-35 negotiations, which we anticipate will yield positive results."

Trump concluded his statement by saying, "I have always had very good relations with President Erdoğan. I look forward to seeing him on the 25th."

PRESIDENT ERDOĞAN’S STATEMENT ON THE MEETING
President Erdoğan shared a post on his social media account regarding his upcoming meeting with Trump. In his post, President Erdoğan stated:

"In our meeting at the White House with my esteemed counterpart and friend, U.S. President Donald Trump, we will discuss numerous topics with our ally, the United States, with which we share comprehensive strategic relations, including trade, investment, and the defense industry.

I believe that our meeting with President Trump will contribute to halting wars and conflicts in our region, in line with our shared vision for global peace, and will further strengthen cooperation between our countries."