Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan arrived in New York to attend the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) and hold a series of diplomatic meetings in the United States.
Erdoğan’s plane landed at John F. Kennedy International Airport, where he was welcomed by senior Turkish diplomatic officials.
Erdoğan welcomed by Turkish diplomats
The Turkish president was greeted at the airport by Türkiye’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Ahmet Yıldız, Türkiye’s Ambassador to the United States Sedat Önal, Consul General in New York Muhittin Ahmet Yazal and other officials.
First Lady Emine Erdoğan accompanied the president during the visit, along with members of the Turkish delegation.
Diplomatic meetings in New York
During his stay in New York, Erdoğan is expected to participate in the high-level meetings of the UN General Assembly and hold talks with world leaders and representatives of international organizations.
The visit comes as heads of state and government from around the world gather in New York for one of the most important annual diplomatic events on the international calendar.

Erdoğan to address the UN General Assembly
President Erdoğan is also expected to address the UN General Assembly on behalf of Türkiye.
His speech is expected to cover major regional and international developments as well as Türkiye’s positions on key issues on the UN agenda.
Erdoğan is also scheduled to hold bilateral meetings and other diplomatic engagements during his stay in New York.