Cooperation between Türkiye, Russia successfully developing in all areas: Putin

By Burc Eruygur

ISTANBUL (AA) - Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday said that cooperation between Türkiye and Russia in a wide range of areas is going successfully.

“The multifaceted cooperation between Russia and Türkiye, which is based on the principles of good neighborliness, partnership, and mutual benefit, is successfully developing in all areas,” Putin told a press conference in the coastal city of Sochi with his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

Saying that he and Erdogan discussed key issues in a spirit of bilateral cooperation, Putin said that the talks were held in a “constructive and businesslike atmosphere.”

“We exchanged views on current topics on the international and regional agenda," Putin said, adding: "Without doubt, today's talks will serve to further develop Russian-Turkish partnership in all areas."

Putin went on to express that he and Erdogan noted the continued growth in trade between the two countries, adding that the trade volume rose 86% to a record $62 billion at the end of 2022, which later grew by another 4% in the first half of this year.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​