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Putin: relations with Ankara priority for Russia
14.02.2009 14:58 GMT+04:00

/PanARMENIAN.Net/ Russia’s Premier Vladimir Putin said Friday that
Turkey was among their priorities in Russian foreign policy.

Speaking to reporters before meeting with Turkish President Abdullah
Gul, who is on a four-day formal visit to Russia, Putin said the trade
volume between the two countries rose each year and reached 32 billion
USD. He said Turkey became Russia’s top foreign trade partner.

Also speaking to reporters, Gul said two countries had strong
cooperation in many areas noting that Putin made great contributions
to Turkey-Russia relations.

Gul expressed his belief that bilateral relations would be further
enhanced and invited Putin to Turkey, World Bulletin reports.