the Conversation took place on Turkey’s initiative.
“are Accented, in particular, the importance of increasing efforts to promote the Syrian settlement, including in the format based on the agreements following Russian-Turkish-Iranian summit (via videoconference), on 1 July 2020”, – stated in the message.
the two presidents gave a high assessment to cooperation between the defense ministries of Russia and Turkey, which helped to stabilize the situation in Idlib and in the North-East of Syria.
Besides, the sides stressed the need for a speedy end to the armed confrontation and return to the negotiation process in Libya, based on the decisions of the Berlin international conference on 19 January, endorsed by the UN security Council resolution. “The leaders agreed to intensify political and diplomatic efforts in this direction”, – reports a press-service of the Kremlin.
Putin drew attention to Erdogan on significant public resonance in Russia because of the decision to change the status of Hagia Sophia. “The Turkish President gave relevant explanations, noting that the access to this unique monument of world civilization will be guaranteed to everyone, including foreign citizens, and provide for the safety of Christian Holy places”, – stated in the message.
the two sides Also exchanged views on certain issues on the bilateral agenda, including prospects for the resumption of tourism with the improvement of the epidemiological situation. Putin expressed appreciation for the willingness of the Turkish partners to help some regions of the Russian Federation in the fight against coronavirus.
Erdogan congratulated Vladimir Putin on the successful holding of the vote on the amendments to the Constitution. The heads of state agreed to maintain regular dialogue including at the highest level.
