Reception of Greek Prime Minister in Ankara during NATO summit

During the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan welcomed Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis at the Presidential Complex in Bestepe. The reception ceremony included a performance by the Mehter military band playing the Ottoman march 'Ceddin Deden', which was reportedly the first time a Janissary unit has been used to greet a foreign leader in approximately 200 years. According to Erhan Afyoncu, rector of the National Defense University of Turkey, this was intended to evoke historical traditions. The event sparked significant commentary in the Turkish media and on social platforms. Some pro-government outlets analyzed the Greek Prime Minister's body language and gait as he arrived for the second day of the summit, with CNN Turk characterizing his walk as 'unusual'. While Greek and international reports emphasize the provocative nature of the musical selection, Turkish officials frame it as a revival of historical customs. The Greek delegation included the Prime Minister's spouse, Mareva Mitsotaki, and key diplomatic advisors.