Putin praises pace of development of Russia-Turkey relations

Putin praises pace of development of Russia-Turkey relations

SOCHI: Trade turnover between Moscow and Ankara increased by 86pc last year, this year the positive trend continues, Russian President Vladimir Putin said opening talks with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
"I had like to call your attention to the fact that, if I am not mistaken, our trade turnover climbed by more than 80pc last year - by 86pc. The positive trend continues in the first half of this year," he said.