Lavrov to discuss Karabakh conflict and opening of Armenian-Turkish border in Ankara
Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov will pay a formal visit to Turkey on July 2.
"The purpose of the visit is to discuss urgent regional and international issues, including the Iraqi problem, Iran's nuclear problem, and situation in Kosovo, Transcaucasus, Cyprus and Central Asia. Mr Larvov will also refer to the Russian-Turkish relations," said Andrey Nesterenko, a spokesman for the Russian Foreign Ministry.
Turkish sources say the Russian Minister will also touch upon the Karabakh conflict settlement and opening of the Armenian-Turkish border.
Mr Lavrov is expected to meet with Turkey's President Abdullah Gul, Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Foreign Minister Ali Babacan to discuss cooperation within the BSEC and other Black Sea formats.
Afterwards, the Minister will depart for Baku to accompany President Dmitry Medvedev during his first formal visit to Azerbaijan.
"The purpose of the visit is to discuss urgent regional and international issues, including the Iraqi problem, Iran's nuclear problem, and situation in Kosovo, Transcaucasus, Cyprus and Central Asia. Mr Larvov will also refer to the Russian-Turkish relations," said Andrey Nesterenko, a spokesman for the Russian Foreign Ministry.
Turkish sources say the Russian Minister will also touch upon the Karabakh conflict settlement and opening of the Armenian-Turkish border.
Mr Lavrov is expected to meet with Turkey's President Abdullah Gul, Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Foreign Minister Ali Babacan to discuss cooperation within the BSEC and other Black Sea formats.
Afterwards, the Minister will depart for Baku to accompany President Dmitry Medvedev during his first formal visit to Azerbaijan.
