Turkish President Erdogan on NATO & EU:

Despite our contributions, it is also a fact that in some cases the indispensable benefits Türkiye provides to European security are overlooked.

As one of the countries with a say in the development of the alliance's European pillar, we have the will to be included in all defense and security initiatives on the continent.

We expect your close interest and support, as parliamentarians, for Türkiye's inclusion in the defense and security initiatives announced by the European Union.

Excluding the capacity Türkiye possesses in the defense field due to narrow political interests is of no benefit to anyone.

We must form, across the alliance, a security and defense network extending from Texas to Ankara — without any ifs or buts.

Turkish President Erdogan on NATO and Türkiye:

With its strong armed forces, modern military capabilities, and advanced defense industry, Türkiye has been among the leading Allies contributing to NATO's security for more than 70 years.

We play an active role in NATO missions and contribute to the preservation of peace and stability.

We share with our Allies both our exceptional ability to manage regional crises and our extensive experience within NATO.

Trump:

Do you think people appreciate what a fantastic job we did in building and operating the Great American State Fair at the National Mall, packed with happy people, and everybody loving it?

Ask yourself this simple question, “DO YOU THINK THAT OBUMA OR SLEEPY JOE BIDEN COULD HAVE DONE IT?”

THE ANSWER IS NO!

French President Emmanuel Macron — back in his sunglasses — welcomes Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said of Oman to the Élysée Palace.

Turkish President Erdogan to NATO & EU countries:

We need to remove the obstacles in front of defense industry trade.

UK's Andy Burnham:

We cannot go through another decade like the one we have just had.

Trump:

Highest Poll Numbers Ever. Even Higher than Election Day, November 5th.

This despite the fact that, IRAN WILL NOT HAVE A NUCLEAR WEAPON!

EU's Kaja Kallas on NATO Summit in Ankara:

Türkiye is a partner of strategic importance.

Of course, before every summit it is said that this is an historical one.

But it's true that right now, the transatlantic relations have also been under some heavy strain.

Source: Anadolu Agency

EU's Kaja Kallas:

Türkiye is an EU candidate country.

Of course, there have been also a lot of issues regarding fundamental freedoms that are basics of EU membership, really.

But when it comes to NATO, then Türkiye is the second biggest army in NATO and definitely with a very strong defense industry.

Source: Anadolu Agency

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian:

The recent agreement represents a major victory for the Iranian people.

Under its terms, sanctions on Iran's oil and petrochemical sectors have been lifted.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian:

Of the total $12 billion in Iranian funds held in Qatar, $6 billion will be released and transferred back to Iran.

The government is also pursuing the necessary steps to secure the return of the remaining funds.

Trump:

WTI CRUDE - $69, and heading down.

This is less than it was prior to the start of the Denuclearization of Iran!

Trump:

GAS PRICES COMING DOWN, FAST!

REPORT ANY ABUSES AT RETAIL LEVEL!!!

Netanyahu's Chief of Staff, Ido Norden:

Between the Jordan River and the Mediterranean Sea, there should be one state.

Trump:

IRAN HAS REQUESTED A MEETING. IT WILL TAKE PLACE TOMORROW IN DOHA!

The Trump administration secured a deal giving U.S.-backed Kaz Resources access to one of the world's largest untapped tungsten deposits in Kazakhstan, with up to $1.6 billion in potential U.S. financing.

Shortly before the agreement was finalized, investors tied to Donald Trump Jr., Eric Trump, and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick's family acquired financial stakes in the project.

Source: NYT

Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš:

I absolutely love Giorgia Meloni. I love listening to her speak Italian.

Maybe this summit will end up being about Trump apologizing to her.

Who knows?

Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš:

I was presenting the National Security Council awards to a man who's spent his whole life writing books about defense and security.

We got talking and, at our age, every conversation eventually becomes about the prostate.