12 minutes agoErdogan, Putin shake hands for strengthening economic, political co-operation
Periskopi(9 years ago)
(9 years ago)Ankara and Moscow have agreed to deepen bilateral ties, Turkey's president said on November 13th. “We have agreed to deepen our relations”, said Recep Tayip Erdogan during a conference with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, at the presidential residence in the Black Sea coastal town of Sochi, after a meeting [...]
“We have agreed to deepen our relations”, said Recep Tayip Erdogan during a conference with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, at the presidential residence in the Black Sea coastal town of Soci, following a meeting between the two leaders.
Erdogan added that it was “satisfied” that relations between Ankara and Moscow have reached a highly advanced “ ” reports “Hurriyet Daily News”, Periscopi broadcast.
“Of course, we don't find this level of satisfaction. Both sides agree that our countries and people should be closer and have stronger co-operation in any area,” he added.
He said he had visited Russia three times this year and met Putin for the sixth time, adding that diplomacy “intensive” is continuing.
He reiterated Turkey's desire to boost bilateral trade to $100 billion, but added that, to that end, “must remove all restrictions against Turkey, including the ban on visas for businessmen. ”
“at this point is important to restore the visa exclusion regime,” said Erdogan.
Erdogan said consultations among the countries on removing all trade barriers are continuing.
After Turkey rejected a Russian military plane over a violation of airspace in November 2015, Moscow took several measures against Ankara, including preventing imports of Turkish agricultural products and ending visa-free travel for Turks.
In June, Moscow lifted the ban on several agricultural products, as well as Turkish companies involved in construction, engineering and tourism.
Erdogan said it places great importance on the joint defence industry's efforts with Russia.
Putin said Russia and Turkey had reached the first <x0-level crisis”.
The growth of trade volume between our countries also indicates this,” he added.
Putin said the volume of trade increased 36 percent in the first nine months of this year. “We believe we can fully compensate for last year's decline by the end of this year,” he added.
He said they discussed “in detail”, removing remaining restrictions on Turkey.
The leaders discussed bilateral relations and regional and international developments, especially for Syria. /Periscope.
