A gathering is being organized in New York to welcome Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan as he arrives in the city for the United Nations General Assembly.
According to the event announcement, members of the Turkish community and supporters who wish to take part in the welcoming gathering are invited to meet near the Turkish House in Manhattan on Sunday, September 20, 2026.
Turkish Community to Gather Near Turkish House
The meeting is scheduled for 11:15 a.m. at the intersection of 1st Avenue and 46th Street, close to the Turkish House and the United Nations headquarters.
The announcement calls on participants to come together in a show of unity during President Erdoğan’s visit to New York.
The Turkish House, located directly across from the United Nations headquarters, serves as one of Türkiye’s main diplomatic centers in New York and has hosted numerous meetings involving Turkish officials and international leaders during previous UN General Assembly sessions.
New York Prepares for UN General Assembly Diplomacy
President Erdoğan’s visit comes as New York prepares to host world leaders and senior officials for the United Nations General Assembly, bringing an intensive period of international diplomacy to the city.
Türkiye’s delegation is expected to conduct a series of diplomatic meetings during the UN program, with the Turkish House once again serving as an important venue for Türkiye’s activities in New York.
Gathering Details
Date: Sunday, September 20, 2026
Time: 11:15 a.m.
Meeting Point: 1st Avenue & 46th Street, New York
Location: Near the Turkish House, Manhattan