Russia’s relations with Türkiye are growing steadily, mentioned President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday.
“Despite the current global challenges, relations between Russia and Türkiye are developing steadily. Although we have observed a slight decline in trade turnover over the past few months, it remains at a relatively high level of $55 billion,” Putin mentioned at a gathering with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on the sidelines of a Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Kazakhstan’s capital Astana.
He careworn that main joint tasks are progressing on schedule and in keeping with plan.
Putin additionally highlighted his frequent interactions together with his Turkish counterpart.
“I am very glad to see you, Mr. President. We are in regular contact, exchanging views on the situation between our countries, the region, and the world as a whole. However, it’s been a long time since we’ve met in person, and I’m very pleased to see you today.”
Responding to Erdoğan reiterating his standing invitation to once more go to Türkiye, Putin mentioned: “I will definitely come.”
Quite a few Putin’s deliberate visits had been postponed in current months by components comparable to elections being held in each international locations earlier this yr.
Source: www.anews.com.tr