Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan described his meeting with former U.S. President Donald Trump as a breakthrough 🌟, revealing progress on trade, defense, and Middle East peace during their first White House sit-down in six years. The leaders tackled everything from fighter jet sales to Gaza ceasefire plans – and even sealed a massive Boeing deal! 🛫
Trade Takes Off
Erdogan confirmed plans to boost bilateral trade to $100 billion 💵, with talks on revising customs duties. The highlight? Turkish Airlines' blockbuster order for 75 Boeing 787s and 150 737 MAX jets – a win for U.S. manufacturing 🏭.
Defense Diplomacy
While F-35 jet disputes linger 🛩️, both leaders discussed potential F-16 sales. The meeting comes years after Türkiye's removal from the F-35 program over its Russian defense system purchase – a tension point that remains unresolved.
Middle East Momentum
Erdogan emphasized their “shared understanding” on achieving Gaza ceasefire terms 🕊️, stressing the need for a two-state solution. The talks unfolded as Türkiye-Russia nuclear cooperation plans surfaced, adding geopolitical intrigue 🌍.
