Putin: relations with Ankara priority for Russia
Russia's Premier Vladimir Putin said Friday that Turkey was among their priorities in Russian foreign policy.
Speaking to reporters before meeting with Turkish President Abdullah Gul, who is on a four-day formal visit to Russia, Putin said the trade volume between the two countries rose each year and reached 32 billion USD. He said Turkey became Russia's top foreign trade partner.
Also speaking to reporters, Gul said two countries had strong cooperation in many areas noting that Putin made great contributions to Turkey-Russia relations.
Gul expressed his belief that bilateral relations would be further enhanced and invited Putin to Turkey, World Bulletin reports.
Speaking to reporters before meeting with Turkish President Abdullah Gul, who is on a four-day formal visit to Russia, Putin said the trade volume between the two countries rose each year and reached 32 billion USD. He said Turkey became Russia's top foreign trade partner.
Also speaking to reporters, Gul said two countries had strong cooperation in many areas noting that Putin made great contributions to Turkey-Russia relations.
Gul expressed his belief that bilateral relations would be further enhanced and invited Putin to Turkey, World Bulletin reports.
