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Türkiye has taken on an increasingly active role in both regional and global diplomacy in recent years, pursuing mediation efforts, humanitarian initiatives, and multilateral cooperation in conflict areas, including through attempts to facilitate dialogue amid the Russia-Ukraine war.
Seeking to reinforce this diplomatic influence, Türkiye will welcome world leaders next year at three high-profile summits.
According to current planning, COP31 will be hosted in Istanbul, while the main conference events will take place in Antalya.
The NATO Summit is scheduled for July in Ankara, bringing together heads of state and government from all alliance members.
Türkiye will also host the 13th Summit of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS), reflecting its prominent position within the OTS framework.
Officials note that hosting these summits will hold “great importance” for strengthening Türkiye’s role among countries shaping global diplomacy.
COP30 was hosted by Brazil in November under the theme of green industrialization.
At COP31, Türkiye will determine the agenda and be responsible for its execution, with leaders from 196 countries expected to attend.
The last NATO Leaders’ Summit was held in June in The Hague, where allies focused on increasing defense spending targets.
The Organization of Turkic States last convened at its 12th summit in Gabala, Azerbaijan, in October under the theme Regional Peace and Security.
Türkiye’s 2026 hosting of the next OTS Summit underscores the country’s continued leadership within the organization.
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