Erdogan says Russia-Turkey relations at historic high during SCO summit in Bishkek
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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan stated that Russia-Turkey relations are at their highest level in history during a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the SCO Summit in Bishkek, emphasizing the importance of Russian tourists to Turkey and cooperation in agriculture and energy.
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The meeting occurred on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, where leaders of member states, observers, and dialogue partners convened.
BISHKEK, September 1. /TASS/. Relations between Russia and Turkey are currently at the highest possible level, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Tuesday.
"Turkish·Russian relations are currently at a much higher level than at any other point in history," Erdogan said at his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Bishkek on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit.
"The significance of Russian tourists for Turkey is very great and multifaceted. Russian tourists form today one of the most important components of the tourist flow to Antalya," the Turkish president continued.
Erdogan added that, "in addition to this, the two countries have strong partnership relations in agriculture and energy," as well as in other spheres.
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit kicked off on September 1 in Kyrgyzstan's capital of Bishkek with a Council of Heads of State meeting. After the SCO session, a traditional SCO+ meeting was held, bringing together the leaders of SCO observer countries, dialogue partners and guests invited by the chair.
Open Questions
- What specific agreements or initiatives were discussed in agriculture and energy?
- How will the increase in Russian tourism to Antalya be managed logistically?
