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President Erdogan meets Russian FM Lavrov in Ankara

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (R) receives Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov (L) at the Presidential Complex in Ankara, Türkiye, on Feb. 24, 2025. (AA Photo)
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (R) receives Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov (L) at the Presidential Complex in Ankara, Türkiye, on Feb. 24, 2025. (AA Photo)
February 24, 2025 03:41 PM GMT+03:00

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan received Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Monday at the Presidential Palace in Ankara, the Turkish Presidency announced on X.

No further details on meeting released

Officials have not provided any additional information regarding the discussions between Erdogan and Lavrov.

The meeting comes amid ongoing diplomatic engagements between Türkiye and Russia on regional and international issues.

Earlier in the day, Lavrov held a joint press conference with Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, where he confirmed that a new meeting between Russian and U.S. officials is scheduled to take place this week.

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (R) receives Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov (L) at the Presidential Complex in Ankara, Türkiye on Feb. 24, 2025. (AA Photo)
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (R) receives Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov (L) at the Presidential Complex in Ankara, Türkiye on Feb. 24, 2025. (AA Photo)

Bilateral relations, regional diplomacy

While the content of the Erdogan-Lavrov meeting remains undisclosed, the visit underscores the continuing diplomatic dialogue between Türkiye and Russia.

The two nations frequently collaborate on key geopolitical matters, including Ukraine, Syria, and energy cooperation.

President Erdogan (C) receives Russian FM Sergey Lavrov (3rd L) FM Hakan Fidan (3rd R), Communications Director Fahrettin Altun (2nd R), and Akif Cagatay Kilic (R), at the Presidential Complex in Ankara, Türkiye on Feb. 24, 2025. (AA Photo)
President Erdogan (C) receives Russian FM Sergey Lavrov (3rd L) FM Hakan Fidan (3rd R), Communications Director Fahrettin Altun (2nd R), and Akif Cagatay Kilic (R), at the Presidential Complex in Ankara, Türkiye on Feb. 24, 2025. (AA Photo)

Senior Turkish officials present at meeting

Alongside President Erdogan, the meeting was attended by Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, Presidential Communications Director Fahrettin Altun and Chief Foreign Policy and Security Advisor to the President Akif Cagatay Kilic.

February 24, 2025 03:41 PM GMT+03:00
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