Turkish Communications Director Burhanettin Duran said the 36th NATO Heads of State and Government Summit in Ankara highlighted Türkiye's growing role as a global actor under the leadership of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.

In a statement shared on social media, Duran said Turkish foreign policy has evolved beyond being a regional actor to become one of the influential forces in the global system.

Duran said the summit demonstrated Türkiye's strategic position and the international respect it has gained, describing Ankara's hosting of the alliance gathering as a reflection of the country's expanding diplomatic influence.

He said the "NATO 3.0" vision, which aims to reshape the alliance and strengthen Europe's role in defense, places Türkiye at the center of this transformation through its intellectual capacity and military capabilities.

Duran said Türkiye continues to strengthen its defense industry while also working to promote calm in Gaza and Lebanon.

He added that Ankara has called on all international actors to assume responsibility for ending conflicts and advancing regional stability.

According to Duran, the summit reaffirmed Türkiye's influential position in global diplomacy and its commitment to contributing to a more just international order. (ILKHA)