Today Russian President Vladimir Putin is scheduled to meet with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan announced Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov, BTA reports.
Fidan's visit to Russia comes after his participation in a meeting of the BRICS organization in Nizhny Novgorod. The BRICS group, which includes Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, is a coalition of emerging economies. Turkey has recently shown interest in joining this group, signaling its desire to play a more prominent role on the world stage.
According to Peskov, Fidan's visit to Moscow is not just a courtesy call, but a working visit saturated with high-level discussions.
„After 18:00 Moscow time, President Putin will welcome Foreign Minister Fidan”, said Peskov, emphasizing the importance of this meeting. Fidan is expected to brief Putin on his talks in Moscow, which cover various levels of dialogue.
The talks between Putin and Fidan are expected to cover a wide range of topics. Russian-Turkish relations are multifaceted, including strategic partnerships, economic ties, and regional security issues. Both nations have a vested interest in maintaining a dialogue that addresses their mutual concerns and goals.