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Turkish Foreign Minister to Visit Russia for Bilateral Talks

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Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan will visit Russia from May 26 to 27 at the invitation of Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, marking a significant event in the bilateral relations between the two countries. Fidan is expected to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin, hold talks with Lavrov, and discuss key regional issues, including trade, energy, and tourism. The visit aims to review the current state of cooperation between the two nations and explore potential future steps.

Key Takeaways:

  • Hakan Fidan, Turkish Foreign Minister, will pay an official visit to Russia from May 26 to 27, following an invitation from Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.
  • Fidan will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin, hold bilateral talks with Lavrov, and discuss issues related to bilateral relations between Turkey and Russia.
  • The two sides will review the current status of cooperation in key areas such as trade, energy, and tourism, and evaluate potential future steps.
  • Fidan is expected to reiterate Turkey's commitment to achieving a just and lasting peace in the Russia-Ukraine war and express satisfaction with recent developments indicating progress in that direction.
  • He will reaffirm Turkey's readiness to continue playing a facilitating role in negotiations between the parties, as it did in 2022 and on May 16.
  • Sides will exchange views on regional and international issues, including Syria, Gaza, and the South Caucasus.
  • Turkish Foreign Minister Fidan last visited Russia on June 10-11, 2024, to attend the BRICS+ meeting.
  • His most recent meeting with Lavrov took place on April 12 on the sidelines of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum in Turkey.
  • The two foreign ministers held talks during Lavrov's Turkey visit on February 23, and Fidan accompanied Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at the BRICS Summit held on October 24 last year.

Statistics:

  • Foreign Minister Fidan will visit Russia from May 26 to 27.
  • The visit is an invitation from Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.
  • Fidan will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, and other senior officials.
  • The two sides will review the current status of cooperation in key areas such as trade, energy, and tourism.
  • Fidan will reiterate Turkey's commitment to achieving a just and lasting peace in the Russia-Ukraine war ( April 12, 2024).

Sources:

  • Foreign ministry sources on Saturday
  • Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov
  • Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan

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