Recalling a $100 billon-trade volume target between Ankara and Russia, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said before he meets with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on sidelines of BRICS summit: “I believe we will realize this target”.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan had a one-on-one meeting on Thursday with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in Johannesburg, on the sidelines of ongoing BRICS summit.
Turkish president also praised tourism figures between Russia and Turkey, saying: “I think some 6 million [Russian] tourists will visit Turkey this year.”
'Any kind of solidarity with Russia makes someone jealous,' Turkish president concluded.
Meanwhile, Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed his gratitude over carrying out joint projects with Turkey.
“Our relations will always continue to overcome various crises. The relations in the economy will also improve,” the Russian president said.
Putin added: “I am very happy to meet you.”
Erdogan and Putin have discussed about various issues mainly Syria, bilateral ties, and the upcoming Tehran summit as part of the Astana process.
The meeting lasted for 75 minutes.
Erdogan and Putin have spoken over the phone 16 times this year to discuss regional issues, particularly Syria, and bilateral relations.