Jetten leaves Erdogan-gifted revolver behind in Turkey after NATO summitPhoto: Nu.cw
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Jetten leaves Erdogan-gifted revolver behind in Turkey after NATO summit

Source: Nu.cw·7/9/2026·Curaçao·1 min read

Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten received a personalized revolver and ammunition from Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan as a gift following the NATO summit held in Ankara. According to the Dutch Government Information Service (Rijksvoorlichtingsdienst), Jetten chose to leave the firearm behind in Turkey rather than bring it back to the Netherlands. The decision is likely tied to Dutch legal restrictions on importing firearms, even those received as official diplomatic gifts. The gift comes in the context of the broader NATO summit in Ankara, where alliance leaders gathered to discuss key security issues. The handling of the gift drew public attention given the unusual nature of a head of government receiving a weapon as a diplomatic present. It is not uncommon for foreign dignitaries to receive gifts that must be declared or surrendered under national regulations, but a personalized firearm from a sitting president is notably rare. No further diplomatic fallout has been reported in connection with the decision to leave the revolver behind.

Key Facts
  • Dutch PM Rob Jetten received a personalized revolver and ammunition from Turkish President Erdogan at the NATO summit in Ankara.
  • Jetten left the firearm behind in Turkey rather than returning with it to the Netherlands.
  • The Dutch Government Information Service confirmed the decision to leave the gift in Turkey.
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