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Defence Industries Secretariat head Haluk Görgün has stated that stronger defence cooperation between Türkiye and Romania will enhance joint capabilities and contribute to NATO collective security. He cited the delivery of the CAm. Roman corvette to the Romanian Navy as a reflection of growing strategic ties.Türkiye's Vice President Cevdet Yilmaz met Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in Tehran on Friday to attend funeral ceremonies for late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, saying Ankara "deeply shares the pain" of the Iranian people and pledging to support regional stability efforts.Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said the Islamabad MoU takes immediate effect, with Iran reopening the Strait of Hormuz and the US lifting its naval blockade ahead of Friday's official signing ceremony in Switzerland.Fidan told the prestigious MGIMO university — which counts Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov among its alumni — that the honor recognized the deep bond between Türkiye and Russia, calling diplomacy the only effective tool for resolving regional disputes amid shifting global power dynamics and warning against strategic miscalculation during the transition to a multipolar order.Türkiye's national team is focused on securing a crucial victory against Paraguay in its second Group D match as it seeks to recover from an opening defeat to Australia. Goalkeeper Uğurcan Çakır said "the first match was not a final" and the team still has six points to play for.

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Spanish PM Sanchez arrives in Ankara for NATO summit

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Spanish PM Sanchez arrives in Ankara for NATO summit

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Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez is being welcomed by Turkish Minister of Family and Social Services Mahinur Ozdemir Goktas upon his arrival at Ankara Airport ahead of the 36th NATO Heads of State and Government Summit in Ankara, Turkiye, on July 7, 2026.

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez touched down at Ankara's Esenboga Airport on Tuesday to attend the 36th NATO Heads of State and Government Summit, joining leaders from across the 32-member alliance to discuss Europe's defense capacity, military modernization, and continued support for Ukraine.

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez arrived in the Turkish capital on Tuesday to attend the 36th NATO Heads of State and Government Summit, touching down at Esenboga Airport where Family and Social Services Minister Mahinur Ozdemir Goktas welcomed the Spanish delegation. Sanchez landed on the opening day of the two-day gathering, joining fellow leaders from across the 32-member alliance and partner nations for critical deliberations on European security.

Defense and Ukraine dominate agenda

The summit agenda centers on bolstering Europe's defense industrial capacity, meeting alliance defense spending targets, and coordinating continued military support for Ukraine amid ongoing regional tensions. Leaders will review progress toward the alliance's investment goals while addressing burden-sharing responsibilities that have created friction among capitals in recent months, according to summit officials.

The two-day summit brings together leaders from all 32 NATO member states as well as key partner countries for discussions scheduled to continue through Wednesday in Ankara, Türkiye. Delegates will finalize joint declarations on defense cooperation and review partnership protocols before the gathering concludes.

Titles :pedro sanchez mahinur ozdemir goktas ankara nato spain türkiye 36th nato summit esenboga airport ukraine defense spending

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