Wednesday, June 29, 2016

Russia to start normalizing ties with Turkey — Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin said in a phone conversation with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday he had given instructions to the government to start talks with Turkey on the resumption of trade and economic cooperation.

"The Russian leader said he had instructed the government to enter into negotiations with the relevant Turkish authorities to restore mutually advantageous bilateral cooperation in the trade and economic and other spheres," the Kremlin press office said in a statement.

  • Tourism restrictions
The Kremlin added Putin, Erdogan agree to lift restrictions on visits to Turkey by Russian tourists.

"It was noted that lifting of restrictive measures regarding visits of Russian tourists to Turkey was meant. It is desirable in such case the government of Turkey undertakes further steps aimed at supporting security of Russian citizens in Turkey," the press service said...
[tass.ru]
29/6/16
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1 comment:

  1. Russia closes 'crisis chapter' with Turkey...

    Moscow is lifting travel restrictions on Russian tourists visiting Turkey after a period of diplomatic tension with plans to resume "mutually advantageous" trade relations.

    Russia's President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday that he asked his government to begin "the process of normalising general trade and economic ties with Turkey", fixing badly strained relations since Ankara shot down a Russian warplane taking part in Moscow's military campaign in Syria last year.

    "I want to start with the question of tourism ... we are lifting the administrative restrictions in this area," Putin told government ministers in televised comments....aljazeera.com

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