Putin specified that he discussed with Erdogan cooperation between the two countries on security, economic, political, cultural and humanitarian issues.
Russian President Vladimir Putin described the negotiations with his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan, which took place this Monday in the Russian city of Sochi, as constructive.
Putin explained that he discussed with the Turkish President the cooperation between the two countries on security, economic, political, cultural and humanitarian issues and exchanged views on current issues on the international and regional agenda.
“Russia has been and remains a reliable and responsible gas supplier. We want to continue to supply the Turkish economy with this cheap, but highly efficient and ecological fuel.
“In addition, we are ready to export gas through Turkey to consumers in third countries if our partners are interested,” the Russian president said.
In addition, he announced that Moscow and Ankara will create a joint working group to build a gas distribution center on Turkish territory and agree on the legal framework for its operation.
Putin also highlighted the trend in payments in local currencies between the two countries, while the share of settlements in dollars and euros is decreasing.
