Openly left the possibility by the Turkish president, Recep Tayyip Erdoganto visit the US and meet with his American counterpart, Donald Trump.
On May 5, 2025, Donald Trump had a “good and productive”, as he had described it, telephone with Recep Tayyip Erdogan, in which they had discussed a series of issues such as developments in the Middle East and Ukraine.
«President Erdogan invited me to go to Turkey on a future date and, similarly, will come to Washington. During the four years I am president, my relationship with President Erdogan was excellent, ”Donald Trump said.
This invitation seems to be thinking today (22.05.2025) by the Turkish president when he said he might be traveling to the US and may meet with Trump.
As SKAI’s correspondent in Istanbul, Manolis Kostidis, said, Erdogan said: “We will continue to strengthen Turkey. We have created good relationships not only with Trump but with many leaders. Maybe I can make a trip to the US. I think we will have the opportunity to meet Mr. Trump».
The Turkish president then added: “American Turkish relations are not as insignificant as some people think. Mr Trump’s view on Turkey is very positive. Our view of them is the same. We have a strong relationship based on mutual respect and honesty. “
“I don’t have my re -election”
In fact, Erdogan also referred to the possibility of being re -elected, saying:
‘Throughout my life, I have expressed that Turkey needs a political, democratic and liberal constitution. At the same point I am today. Turkey can no longer move on with a constitution written and submitted by coup d’etat. Now we need a constitution submitted by citizens, not by coup d’etat.
As AKP, we are working on it. I do not have a re -election concern or to claim the office again. Our concern is how to raise our country’s reputation with the steps we will take. Glory to God, Turkey’s national income has now reached a strong position. “