Washington, DC – The White House announced that US President Donald Trump will hold bilateral meetings
with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Turkey.
These meetings are part of a series of bilateral discussions aimed at addressing key regional and international issues.
Meeting with Zelensky to discuss the Ukrainian war
The White House explained that the upcoming meeting between Trump and Zelensky will focus
on developments in the war in Ukraine and the future of efforts to solidify the ceasefire.
This will be in addition to discussing US support for Kyiv. The latest diplomatic efforts aimed at ending the conflict will also be addressed.
The meeting comes at a time of rapidly evolving developments on the ground and in the political arena.
Furthermore, international efforts to find a political solution to the crisis continue.
This coincides with escalating pressure regarding the humanitarian and security situation in the conflict zones.
Talks with the Syrian President
Another meeting is scheduled between Trump and al-Sharaa to discuss bilateral relations, developments in Syria, and several regional issues of mutual interest.
The talks are expected to cover regional stability, counterterrorism efforts, and reconstruction.
Ways to strengthen political dialogue between the two countries in the coming period will also be discussed.
NATO summit to discuss global security issues
Turkey is hosting the NATO summit, with the participation of leaders from member states and several partner countries.
European security issues, the war in Ukraine, and security challenges in the Middle East top the agenda.
Additionally, the agenda includes strengthening defense cooperation among NATO members and addressing regional and international threats.
The US president’s bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the summit are part of intensive diplomatic activity.
This reflects Washington’s focus on the issues most impactful on international security and stability.
