– Your visit, which occurs despite the very complicated internal political situation in Turkey, testifies to the fact that we all want to resume the dialogue and relations – said the Russian president. He added that it is in the interests of both Russian and Turkish.
Vladimir Putin recalled that he was one of the first foreign leaders who called the Turkish leader with words of support after the July coup attempt in Turkey.
the coup in Turkey
He stressed that Russia always opposes any unconstitutional activities, and expressed the hope that the Turkish people under the leadership of Recep Tayyip Erdogan will deal with the crisis.
On the other hand, the Turkish president said that starts with “a whole new period “in relations between Ankara and Moscow. According to him the solidarity between Turkey and Russia could contribute to the solution of problems in the region.
Erdogan thanked Putin for the phone call after the failed coup of July 15. – She made it a great joy to our nation – rated.
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The crisis in relations
Turkish-Russian relations were in crisis the shooting down in November 2015 year by the Turkish air force of the Russian bomber over the Turkish-Syrian border.
Russia imposed the sanctions trade-economic towards Turkey, including suspended charter flights to the country and organized tourist traffic.
The relationship began to improve in early July, after sending the Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s letter to Russian President Vladimir Putin, containing – as claimed by the Kremlin – an apology for the November incident.
According to Ankara’s list were the words of regret and asked for forgiveness addressed to the family of a Russian pilot who was killed after shooting down the plane.
The end of sanctions?
the Russian president said at a conference after the meeting that he expects “a difficult work to revive economic cooperation” with Turkey. – Our countries have all possibilities to fully restore the bilateral cooperation – rated.
Putin declared the progressive abolition of restrictions on the import of agricultural products from Turkey and said that the influx of Russian tourists to Turkey, halted after the November incident, will soon resume.
Erdogan expressed belief however, that “Russian-Turkish relations will become even stronger.” He reported that the two countries will strive to ensure that the value of their trade amounted to $ 100 billion a year.
Turkish Stream “soon”
The two leaders announced that they have on Tuesday during talks with the participation of military commanders and representatives of the intelligence services will move on Syria to to find a common ground for resolving the conflict, in which Moscow and Ankara supported the opposite side.
the Turkish President also said that the draft Russian-Turkish gas pipeline in Turkish stream “will be realized as soon as possible.”
The project was announced at the end of 2014, when in the face of opposition from the European Commission abandoned the construction of South Stream.
Putin said that when it comes to the construction of “threads, having to respond to the growing needs and growth economy of the Republic of Turkey (…) no doubt it will begin soon. ” On the other hand – he added – on the additional thread destined for Europe, “it depends on a third party.”
Energy Minister of Russia Alexander Nowak pointed out that the construction of the first pipeline should be completed by December 2019 year.
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