Erdogan to Meet Musk Ahead of UN General Assembly

Recep Tayyip Erdo?an, President of T?rkiye, is set to meet Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, on the 17th (local time) ahead of the United Nations General Assembly to discuss cooperation in various areas including space technology and electric vehicle batteries, Bloomberg reported.

Recep Tayyip Erdogan, President of Turkey
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According to the report, President Erdo?an, who traveled to New York, USA to attend the UN General Assembly, invited CEO Musk to the newly constructed T?rkiye House building across from the UN headquarters. The two are expected to discuss cooperation plans in space technology, electric vehicle batteries, and other areas. The report stated, "Musk's SpaceX has collaborated with Turkey's space program to launch communication satellites. Additionally, Turkey is seeking assistance from CEO Musk to develop its first domestically produced EV battery."

Previously, CEO Musk visited T?rkiye in 2017 to discuss satellite plans with President Erdo?an, and they have maintained their relationship through phone calls and other communications since then. Their handshake and conversation during the Qatar World Cup final were also revealed through foreign media.

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