Putin: Russia-Turkey relations on upward trajectory thanks to Erdogan
Quick Look
- Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that relations between Russia and Turkey are developing positively, largely due to the stance of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
- Putin met with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan in Kazan.
AI-generated summary
Why It Matters
Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan in Kazan to discuss bilateral relations.
KAZAN, June 17. /TASS/. Relations between Russia and Turkey are on an upward trajectory, thanks in large part to the stance taken by Turkish President Recep Erdogan, Russian President Vladimir Putin said during a meeting with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan.
"Relations between our countries are developing in an upward fashion, and we are very glad about that. Our contacts have long stopped being purely formal, they truly are of friendly nature, and they are constantly gaining more and more substance," he said. "And, to a considerable degree, this is thanks to the stance taken by Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan."
The Russian leader added that Fidan had a series of meetings and useful contacts with officials from different Russian governmental agencies, including Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.
Open Questions
- What specific substance has been added to the relations?
- What is the future outlook for these relations?
