Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday congratulated Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan on his re-election for a new term by phone and discussed bilateral and regional issues with him. This is reported by TASS with reference to the administration of the Turkish President.
“Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated the President on the phone [Реджепа] Tayyip Erdogan with re-election to the presidency, expressing the hope that the results of the elections will be for the benefit of the Turkish people. Both leaders agreed on the further development of relations between the Russian Federation and Turkey in regional issues,” the message says.
The Kremlin confirmed the conversation between Putin and Erdogan. Vladimir Putin warmly congratulated Recep Tayyip Erdogan on his re-election as head of state, emphasizing his great contribution to the development of Russian-Turkish relations in a constructive and mutually beneficial manner.
During the conversation, the presidents of the Russian Federation and Turkey also noted that “the support expressed by the Turkish people to their leader opens up additional prospects for expanding practical bilateral cooperation in various areas.”
“Having thanked for the congratulations, the President of the Republic of Turkey, in turn, confirmed his commitment to further joint work on the entire current agenda. It was agreed to continue personal contacts, ”the Kremlin press service said in a statement.
The Kremlin added that Erdogan in response thanked for the congratulations and confirmed the mood for further joint work on the entire current agenda. “It was agreed to continue personal contacts,” the message reads.
Source: Rosbalt
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