Threats and challenges to the Euro-Atlantic area, Ukraine, and NATO's southern flank will be among the key topics at the NATO summit scheduled for July 7-8 in Ankara.
Oxu.Az reports that Burhanettin Duran, head of the Public Relations Department of the Turkish Presidential Administration, announced this on social media platform X.
According to Duran, the summit will assess steps taken to increase defense budgets under the comprehensive approach concept, as well as the alliance's deterrence and defense efforts. Leaders will also exchange views on strategic threats, risks, and challenges to the Euro-Atlantic region. The situation in Ukraine and recent developments on NATO's southern flank will be discussed.
Hosted by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the North Atlantic Council meeting at the level of heads of state and government will take place on July 8.
A total of 32 countries will be represented at the summit by their heads of state or government, with nearly 100 ministers attending. Security will be ensured by over 56,000 law enforcement personnel.
