January 13, 2010 - 11:46 AMT
Russia, Turkey to set up a cooperation council
Turkey and Russia agreed to set up a cooperation council.

"We are hopeful that 2010 will be a year of economic growth," Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan said in a meeting with Turkish entrepreneurs in Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Moscow.

"Economic indexes are positive for development of trade between Turkey and Russia. The governments of both countries take all essential measures," he said, adding that the first session of the council will be held during the year.

"The council will bring about a new era in Turkish-Russian relations," the Turkish PM said, TRT-Russian reported.