President Erdogan, Russian President Putin discuss bilateral and regional ties

Russian President Vladimir Putin meets with his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Sochi on September 29, 2021 (AFP Photo)

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a phone call to discuss bilateral relations, as well as regional and global issues, according to a statement from Türkiye’s Communications Directorate.

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Focus on expanding bilateral cooperation

During the conversation, President Erdogan emphasized the importance of enhancing cooperation between Türkiye and Russia in various sectors, particularly in increasing the trade volume.

Both leaders expressed their commitment to strengthening economic and diplomatic ties.

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Kremlin released a statement about the phone call and said, "Following thetalk inKazan onOctober23, thepresidents extensively discussed topical bilateral issues, focusing onincreasing theeffectiveness oftrade andeconomic cooperation. Contacts between competent agencies will be held further accordingly."

"President Putin andPresident Erdogan also covered some international issues," the statement concluded.

Russian President Vladimir Putin and President Tayyip Erdogan shake hands during a news conference following their talks in Moscow, Russia March 5, 2020. (Reuters Photo)