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Telephone conversation with President of Turkiye Recep Tayyip Erdogan

Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with President of the Republic of Turkiye Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

February 26, 2023
12:30

During a telephone conversation, Vladimir Putin congratulated President of the Republic of Turkiye Recep Tayyip Erdogan on his birthday, noting his great personal contribution to the development of Russia-Turkiye relations.

The leaders touched upon some current issues from the bilateral agenda.

Vladimir Putin also sent a congratulatory message to Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

The message reads, in part:

"You enjoy well-deserved respect among your fellow countrymen as well as abroad. In these difficult times, in such a critical situation, when Turkiye is overcoming the tragic consequences of such devastating earthquakes, your best qualities as a statesman and a person, your courage and ability to make balanced and necessary decisions are in full display.

Russia appreciates your personal contribution to strengthening friendly relations and constructive co-operation between our countries. I am confident that moving forward we will continue to pursue mutually beneficial joint projects and to co-ordinate our efforts to address important issues on the regional and global agenda."



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