Foreign

Home page

Foreign

Dmitry Medvedev: â€œRussia-Turkey relations are very important for the solution of regional problemsâ€

13 January 2010 12:55 (UTC +04:00)

The meeting was held in the Russian Presidentâ€™s residence in Barvikha. Medvedev said Russia-Turkey relations were developing.
â€œThese are indeed the relations of the strategic partners. Though last year was not so easy, it was a successful year for our relations. We developed our economic relations. Despite some delays, these relations are very important,â€ he said.

Dmitry Medvedev said Russia and Turkey were implementing large projects especially in the field of energy, expressed his confidence that one more step would be taken to strengthen these relations during Erdoganâ€™s visit.
â€œThis is very important for the solution of problems, including regional problems that we regularly discuss with you. Our countries are neighbors. The microclimate in the region depends on the proximity of our positions,â€ he said.

Erdogan said the relations between the two countries had reached culmination.
â€œPolitical, economic and defense cooperation is developing. As you have said, the energy is of great importance. We have model cooperation in this context. We believe that there are many opportunities in various spheres â€“ not only in the field of natural gas, but also in the field of oil, we can improve our cooperation in these fields,â€ he said.