February 12, 2009 - 13:10 AMT
Turkish, Russian Presidents to focus on energy
Turkish President Abdullah Gul launched Thursday a state visit to Moscow, on invitation of his Russian counterpart Dimitry Medvedev.

Gul is expected to seek opportunities to improve and cement deep-rooted relations between the two countries and exchange views on regional and international issues.

Gul and Medvedev will also sign a joint declaration to move relations to a new stage and deepen friendship and multidimensional partnership between Turkey and Russia.

President Gul is also scheduled to visit the Republic of Tatarstan of the Russian Federation, where he will meet Tatar President Mintimer Shaymiyev, Anatolia Agency reports.
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