Erdoğan and Putin Strategize on Akkuyu Nuclear Plant Operation
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan recently met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Astana, Kazakhstan during the 24th Summit of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization. The two leaders discussed various important issues and shared their thoughts on the current state of affairs between their countries.
During the meeting, President Erdoğan emphasized the importance of maintaining communication and collaboration between Turkey and Russia. He mentioned that although they had not been able to meet in person for a while, they had been in constant contact through telephone diplomacy and discussions between their respective ministers.
One of the key topics of discussion was the progress of nuclear power plant projects in Turkey. President Erdoğan stated that they are taking serious steps towards completing the Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant and are in discussions about the Sinop Nuclear Power Plant. He expressed confidence in reaching their goal of $100 billion in trade volume between the two countries, despite the current volume being at $55 billion.
President Erdoğan also extended a warm welcome to Russian tourists visiting Turkey, emphasizing the importance of their presence and satisfaction in the country. He expressed his desire to host more Russian tourists and strengthen the relationship between the two nations through tourism.
Russian President Putin echoed President Erdoğan’s sentiments, highlighting the positive developments in the relations between Russia and Turkey. He emphasized the successful implementation of joint projects and the continuous communication between the two countries on key issues.
Overall, the meeting between President Erdoğan and President Putin was productive and marked a positive step towards further collaboration and friendship between Turkey and Russia. The leaders expressed their commitment to strengthening their partnership and working towards mutual goals for the benefit of both countries.
