Overview

• Erdogan said he will raise Israel’s alleged "massacres" in Gaza at the UN General Assembly and press for wider recognition of Palestine to advance a two-state solution.
• He is scheduled to meet President Donald Trump at the White House on September 25 for talks on trade, investment and defense industries, with regional issues on the agenda.
• Trump has said he will welcome Erdogan and expects progress on resolving the long-running fighter-jet rift between the allies.
• Erdogan stated he will attend a Gaza-focused session that includes the U.S. president to discuss joint measures with other leaders to stop the bloodshed.
• He said he plans separate meetings with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa and UN Secretary-General António Guterres, along with outreach to business and community groups in New York.