RF Premier Vladimir Putin will carry out a visit to Turkey in the near future, Turkish FM Ahmet Davutoğlu told a news conference with his Russian colleague Sergey Lavrov.

"We are waiting for Vladimir Putin's visit to Turkey. During the discussion with Mr. Lavrov, we touched upon the issue," Turkish diplomat said. Russian FM noted in his turn that "Preparations are carried out in compliance with the agreements reached."

Ahmet Davutoğlu also invited Lavrov to visit Ankara, Vesti.ru reports.